New Caledonia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after 7.7 magnitude quake in the South Pacific

A tsunami warning was issued following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake near New Caledonia in the South Pacific.

Earlier on Friday, people across the region were told to avoid all coastal areas due to the risk of waves reaching up to one metre across 26 locations following the earthquake south-east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.