Thursday, October 8, 2009

Earthquakes Continue in South Pacific

Santa Cruz Islands Earthquake



"Another large earthquake in the Vanuatu region. This 7.7 earthquake occurred near the Santa Cruz Islands on Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 9:18 AM local time. It was located on the boundary between the Australia and Pacific plates. A tsunami watch was issued but canceled."

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Vanuatu Earthquake



"A 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Torres Islands, Vanuatu area on Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 09:03 AM local time. The earthquake occurred near the boundary between the Australia and Pacific plates."

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CNN Reports on South Pacific Earthquakes



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