A tsunami warning was triggered for Fiji and other islands east of Australia after a 7.7 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.
ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you're prepared for "the big one."The U.S.
Geological Survey said the quake Friday was near the Loyalty Islands. It was 23 miles deep.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning, saying waves up to 10 feet above tides were possible for Vanuatu.DEVELOPING: This story will be updated.
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