A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was at a depth of about 70 miles.

Japanese media has reported that tsunamis will also be expected over the next hour in Aomori, Miyagi and Fukushima, though these waves are only expected to be three ft.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, officials said. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was ...