8.0 Earthquake Solomons

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Just hoping that everyone is safe and sound in the Solomons after the earthquake!

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A MAJOR 8.0 magnitude earthquake is feared to have flattened villages in the Solomon Islands after triggering a tsunami warning for nations around the Pacific. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck near the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomons, which have been hit by a series of strong tremors over the past week, at a depth of 5.8 kilometres.
A powerful aftershock of 6.4 magnitude was also recorded.
“Sea level readings indicate a tsunami was generated,” the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.
“It may have been destructive along coasts near the earthquake epicentre and could also be a threat to more distant coasts.”