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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Solomon Islands, Tsunami Not Expected

Jacqui KenyonApr 13, 2014, 18:48 IST

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.

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