There was a large shake near New Caledonia overnight , which has resulted in tsunami warnings for some countries.
The 7.7 magnitude quake at a depth of 25 kilometres struck east of New Caledonia at 20 past two this morning. There were a number of 6-magnitude foreshocks and aftershocks have been recorded.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has issued warnings for hazardous tsunami waves within 1000 kilometres of the epicentre.
The National Emergency Management Agency's Roger Ball told told Corin Dann there is not a risk of a tsunami here but people should stay out of the water because of possible surges and unusual currents.
