Solomon Islands Major Quake – Tsunami

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Massive earthquake in the Solomon Islands – Tsunami hit Makira Island

Last update: April 13, 2014 at 7:57 am by By

Update April 13, 07:50 UTC:
At least 3 tsunami waves have hit the coasts of Makira Island. The highest tides measured 1 – 3 meters in different parts of the island. A wave of two meters heigh is confirmed in the eastern part of Makira. Only minor damage caused by the tsunami is reported so far.
A little wave of about 3 cm heigh was also confirmed on Lata Islands, which suffered severe damage by a tsunami last year.
The quake itself damaged many houses, esspecially in Kirakira, the biggest town on Makira.

Update 20:54 UTC:  NOAA statement:

 A TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR

 SOLOMON ISLANDS / VANUATU / PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Update 20:52 UTC: The earthquake has been downgraded to 7.6 by the USGS.

Solomon Islands

 

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 8.3

Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2014-04-13 07:14:37

GMT/UTC Time : 2014-04-12 20:14:37

Depth (Hypocenter) : 10 km

from:    http://earthquake-report.com/2014/04/12/massive-earthquake-kirakira-solomon-islands-on-april-12-2014/

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