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Solomon Islands struck by 7.6 magnitude quake, tsunami warning dropped

Powerful quake strikes Solomon Islands early on Sunday but not damage or injuries reported. Tsunami warning issued but later cancelled

The Solomon Islands, which have been badly affected by recent floods, were hot by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake triggered large waves in the Solomon Islands on Sunday, and authorities were trying to determine if there was any serious damage or injuries.

Government spokesman George Herming said people throughout the Pacific island chain awoke to the strong quake at 7:14 a.m. He said that people on Makira and nearby islands southeast of the capital, Honiara, reported seeing three large waves after the quake.