A 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes the South Pacific near the French territory of New Caledonia, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday.

The quake hit at around 8:51 p.m. Pacific Time. The territory is located east of Australia.

The quake had a depth of 26.7 kilometers (16.6 miles).

The quake struck in the ocean, east of New Caledonia.

There is no tsunami threat.

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