A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu, triggering small tsunami waves that prompted a brief tsunami alert, but the threat was later dismissed.
The earthquake's epicenter was about 18 miles off Port Vila, causing recorded tsunami waves of up to 0.8 feet above normal tidal levels.
Social media showcased buildings that appeared to have collapsed after the quake, yet there has been no independent confirmation of any damages or injuries.
Vanuatu, comprising over 80 islands and a population of around 300,000, is situated approximately 1,000 miles northeast of Australia.
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