No tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake off coast

Authorities in the Solomon Islands urged citizens to move to higher ground, after an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck off the southwest coast. | Reuters

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service said there is no tsunami threat to the country, but warned about unusual sea currents in coastal areas.

Widespread power outages are being reported across the island and the Solomon Islands Broadcasting said in a statement on Facebook that all radio services were off air.

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