Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

7.8 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit near the Solomon Islands, but there have been no reports of major damage or casualties. The undersea quake was registered at a depth of 29km (18 miles), 100km (60 miles) south-east of Kira Kira. A tsunami warning issued for the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia was later cancelled.

Strong waves were reported after the earthquake struck at 07:14 on Sunday (20:14 GMT Saturday). People had been warned to stay away from low-lying areas, as high seas battered the coast. But no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

7.5 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

6.1 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.3 Earthquake hits offshore Tarapaca, Chile.

5.3 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.2 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.1 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.1 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.1 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.1 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.0 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.0 Earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.0 Earthquake his the Bougainville Region, Papua New Guinea.

5.0 Earthquake hits Mindanao in the Philippines.