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7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Island
An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude has struck the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the southwest region of Malango.
The first quake hit just off the southwest coast at 1 pm local time, the US Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning.
The second quake, with a magnitude of 6.0, struck nearby 30 minutes later.
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries. apne.ws/DsYEOhn
— The Associated Press (@AP)
7:10 AM • Nov 22, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the roof of Australia’s high commission in Honiara collapsed.
I have conveyed Australia’s condolences to my friend President @jokowi on the loss of life from the earthquake in West Java.
I have also relayed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that Australia stands ready to assist in the wake of the earthquake near Honiara.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP)
4:40 AM • Nov 22, 2022
He added there were no known injuries among high commission staff, but all had moved to higher ground after the tremor on Tuesday morning.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular support to the Pacific nation, and the government has contacted Solomons PM Manasseh Sogavare to offer assistance.
#WATCH#Breaking Tsunami warning after 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Solomon Islands
#SolomonIslands#Earthquake#sismo#Tsunami#Terremoto#Earthquake#sismo#solomon_islands #solomon#honiara
— Harish Deshmukh (@DeshmukhHarish9)
3:45 AM • Nov 22, 2022
In the capital Honiara, there were reports of violent shaking that hurled items to the ground and knocked out power in some areas.
Authorities in the Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after the US Tsunami Warning System issued its own warning after a strong earthquake hit Malango at 1.03pm AEDT.
“There is no tsunami threat to the Solomon Islands. But expect unusual sea currents around most coastal waters,” it wrote in a Facebook post about two hours after the quake.
The Government continues to collect data on the effect of the M7.3 earthquake that rocked Solomon Islands today. Warnings and advices have been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services. @USGS
— John Muria (Jnr) 🇸🇧 (@Jnr_Muria)
7:34 AM • Nov 22, 2022
The United States Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude down to 7 from 7.3 magnitudes at a depth of 13km.
It comes after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds.
The Solomon Islands and Indonesia sit on the "ring of fire" area of tectonic activity in the Pacific where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.