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Updated: November 22, 2022

Solomon Islands Shaken By Earthquake, Tsunami

By Quadri Adejumo
November 22, 2022
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A large earthquake has been reported near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, shaking buildings and knocking out power in the capital, Honiara.

A tsunami warning was issued on Tuesday, and the prime minister’s office urged people to move to higher ground after the first quake.

Al Jazeera added that a second quake was recorded nearby about 30 minutes later.

The tremor cut power to some areas of the capital and disrupted radio transmissions by the state broadcaster, but the government said there was no major damage to buildings in the capital.

The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Malango region, about 55km (34 miles) west of the capital, at a depth of 15km (9 miles).

Some coastal regions of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu were also put on alert for a tsunami of up to 30 centimetres (12 inches).