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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Solomon Islands, Tsunami Not Expected

Jacqui Kenyon   

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Solomon Islands, Tsunami Not Expected
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands this morning, just hours after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred a few miles away.

Despite the significant strength of the quake, an initial tsunami warning was cancelled.

solomon islands earthquake

USGS

The earthquake occurred about 117 kilometers south of the Solomon Islands.

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