7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Solomon Islands, Tsunami Not Expected

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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands this morning, just hours after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred a few miles away.

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Despite the significant strength of the quake, an initial tsunami warning was cancelled.

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USGS

The earthquake occurred about 117 kilometers south of the Solomon Islands.

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