Tag: 7.7 magnitude

7.7-magnitude quake hits off Russia, tsunami threat: US scientists

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —  An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Monday off the eastern coast of Russia, according to the United States Geological Survey, causing officials to initially warn of a tsunami threat in parts of the Pacific. But the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted that forecast a short time later, saying it did not expect “a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami,” and adding there was no threat to Hawaii. “Minor sea level fluctuations […]

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Solomons escape serious damage after powerful 7.7 quake

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A major 7.7-magnitude quake struck Friday off the Solomon Islands triggering severe shaking and a tsunami warning, but there were no reports of any serious damage, officials said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said there could be possible “widespread, hazardous” tsunami waves, forcing villagers to flee to higher ground. But within three hours the warning was downgraded after the threat passed without major incident. The epicenter of the quake, which […]

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