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.