No tsunami after major 7.0 South Pacific earthquake

No Pacific-wide Tsunami is expected according to the US Geological Center in Hawaii after a major 7.0 earthquake hit off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

No Pacific-wide Tsunami is expected according to the US Geological Center in Hawaii after a major 7.0 earthquake hit off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

The quake hit at 12:41 UTC time

155km (96mi) SSW of Dadali, Solomon Islands
165km (103mi) W of Honiara, Solomon Islands
470km (292mi) SE of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
877km (545mi) SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
887km (551mi) E of Alotau, Papua New Guinea

No reports of injuries or damages has been reported at this time.

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