Solomon Islands Earthquakes Cause 'Minor Tsunami'

World | January 4, 2010, Monday // 08:26
Solomon Islands Earthquakes Cause ‘Minor Tsunami’: Solomon Islands Earthquakes Cause 'Minor Tsunami' There are no reports of casualties but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said a minor local tsunami was generated. Photo by BGNES

Two earthquakes have been recorded near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, one of 7,2 magnitude.

The US Geological Survey said the two quakes - the second of which measured 6,5 - struck about 90km (56 miles) from the small island of Gizo, the BBC reported.

There are no reports of casualties but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said a minor local tsunami was generated.

It said the quakes were likely to cause coastal destruction but posed no wider threat.

The larger quake was measured at a depth of about 30km (19 miles), and was followed several hours later by quakes of magnitude 5,3 and 5,2.

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