Tsunami warning:  An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning to countries in the South Pacific on Friday. The tsunami threats were issued for Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia.Tsunami warning:  An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning to countries in the South Pacific on Friday. The tsunami threats were issued for Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia.