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| Solomon Islands hit by second quake | Solomon Islands hit by second quake |
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| A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Solomon Islands - less than a day after a similar strength tremor. | A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Solomon Islands - less than a day after a similar strength tremor. |
| A tsunami warning was in effect in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, although it was not known whether a tsunami had been generated. | A tsunami warning was in effect in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, although it was not known whether a tsunami had been generated. |
| The latest quake was registered at a depth of 20km (12 miles) below the seabed, the US Geological Survey said. | The latest quake was registered at a depth of 20km (12 miles) below the seabed, the US Geological Survey said. |
| There were no reports of major damage or casualties after the first quake early Sunday local time. | There were no reports of major damage or casualties after the first quake early Sunday local time. |
| That tremor woke people in the Solomon Islands, striking at 07:14 local time (20:14 GMT), and was followed by a 5.9 magnitude aftershock. | That tremor woke people in the Solomon Islands, striking at 07:14 local time (20:14 GMT), and was followed by a 5.9 magnitude aftershock. |
| The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported indications of a small tsunami which may have caused some damage hear the epicentre 323km (200 miles) southeast of the capital, Honiara. | The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported indications of a small tsunami which may have caused some damage hear the epicentre 323km (200 miles) southeast of the capital, Honiara. |
| The Solomon Islands lies in a zone prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. | The Solomon Islands lies in a zone prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. |
| In February, several people were killed after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.0 quake struck near the Santa Cruz islands - part of the Solomon Islands nation. | In February, several people were killed after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.0 quake struck near the Santa Cruz islands - part of the Solomon Islands nation. |
| The latest quakes come only a week after the Solomon Islands were hit by severe flooding, which left more than 20 people dead. | The latest quakes come only a week after the Solomon Islands were hit by severe flooding, which left more than 20 people dead. |