Solomon Islands: 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific nation

7.0-magnitude quake rattles Solomon Islands

HONIARA: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, swaying buildings, hurling items off shelves, and briefly knocking out power in parts of the capital Honiara.There were no reports of serious injuries or major structural damage."This was a big one," Joy Nisha, a receptionist with the Heritage Park Hotel in the capital, told Agence France-Presse (AFP). "Some of the things in the hotel fell. Everyone seems OK, but panicky.…

Powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands Tuesday afternoon, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground. An initial tsunami warning was withdrawn after the threat passed.

Strong quake rattles Solomon Islands

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, swaying buildings, hurling items off shelves and briefly knocking out power in parts of the capital Honiara.

Powerful 7.0 earthquake shakes Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands were impacted by a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake Tuesday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries.

Strong quake rattles Solomon Islands

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, swaying buildings, hurling items off shelves and briefly knocking out power in parts of the capital Honiara.

Powerful earthquake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands on Tuesday afternoon, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground.