Earthquake strikes Solomon Islands, tsunami warning issued

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Tsunami warning issued after earthquake strikes Solomon Islands region

The US Tsunami Warning System has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake hit Malango in the Solomon Islands. The United States Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude down to 7 from 7.3 magnitude.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, it said. The shallower the quake, the wider the shake circle and potential for damage. “Hazardous tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 km of quake epicentre,” said the US tsunami warning system.

 

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SolomonIslands 7.0 earthquake, with 6.0 aftershock, both shallow.

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