7.7 magnitude earthquake creates small tsunami off Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office advised people to evacuate from coastal areas to higher ground

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the far Pacific created small tsunami waves in Vanuatu (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the far Pacific created small tsunami waves in Vanuatu.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has said waves less than half a metre (1.5ft) were measured off Lenakel, a port town in the island nation.