Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Solomon Islands

 Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the Solomon Islands near the southwestern region of Malingo.

According to foreign media, the magnitude of the earthquake has been recorded as 7. However, there was no immediate report of any loss of life, but the infrastructure has been damaged.

According to media reports, residents of the capital Honiara felt the tremors of the earthquake for 20 seconds.

According to the United States Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.6 kilometers, centered 18 kilometers southwest of the coast, and had a magnitude of 7.

According to media reports, there were three aftershocks after the earthquake, which recorded a magnitude of 6, while immediately after the earthquake, the government authorities issued a tsunami warning, which was withdrawn after some time, but a large part of Honiar was without electricity due to the earthquake. done