A powerful earthquake off the Solomon Islands generated a tsunami up to 1.5 metres (5ft) high that damaged dozens of homes and left several people missing, presumed dead. Authorities cancelled tsunami warnings on more distant coasts in the Pacific.
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards.
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck off the Solomon Islands on Wednesday, generated a small tsunami, The Associated Press reported. Solomons officials reported two 4-foot, 11-inch waves hitting the western coast of
A 6.6-magnitude aftershock has forced an aid flight to turn back on its way to Lata in the Solomon Islands, local news reported. The relief flight was carrying supplies and the Solomon's Prime Minister from Honiara to the worst affected areas. The
(CNN) -- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Solomon Islands on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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