7.5-magnitude quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami alert issued

Source: Xinhua | July 18, 2015, Saturday |

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AN earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale jolted 83 km off Lata, Solomon Islands on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 12.0 km, was initially determined to be at 10.3 degrees south latitude and 165.2 degrees east longitude.

A tsunami alert for coastal areas near the Solomon Islands has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warning for a 300-km-radius from the epicenter.

There is no word yet on damage or injuries.

In 2013, the Solomons were hit by a tsunami after an 8.0- magnitude quake, leaving at least 10 people dead and thousands homeless after buildings were destroyed.

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7.5-magnitude quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami alert issued

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