A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit South Pacific, accordingto US Geological Survey, triggering a Tsunami. The authorities in New Zealandhas ordered people to move away from waterfront areas.
Fiji had also issued a warning but it was later cancelled.Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (ABM) has issued a warning for Lord HoweIsland. Although, Tsunami has been triggered but no evacuation was needed, asper ABM.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) statedthat the epicenter of quake was 417 KM east of Tadine and there was no reportof damage till now in the area of French territory of New Caledonia.
The 7.7 magnitude quake was followed by three othertermors ranging between 5.7 to 6.1.
As the Pacific is located in "Ring of Fire", itexperiences frequent earthquakes. Over 4300 people were declared dead after anearthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island three years ago.
2,20,000 people were killed and large scale destructionwas reported during the 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Indonesia'sSumatra Island.