Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands
# 27 January 2020 09:38 (UTC +04:00)

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of the Solomon Islands, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated on Monday, APA reports citing Sputnik.

The epicentre of the earthquake is located 105 kilometres (65 miles) northwest of the city of Kirakira.

At the moment there have been no reports of casualties. The local authorities have not issued a tsunami warning after the tremor.

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