Strong quake rattles Solomon Islands; no damage reported

Source: AP

SYDNEY (AP) — A powerful earthquake has rattled the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. Officials say there is no threat of a tsunami and no damage has been reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.5-magnitude quake struck Friday about 165 kilometers (100 miles) west of the capital, Honiara, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles.)

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami.

Steve Nasiu of the Solomon's National Disaster Management Office says there have been no reports of damage or injuries.

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