M 6.3 in Solomon Islands on 27 Jan 2020 05:02 UTC

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Earthquakes today: Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Greece hit by huge quakes

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:02:00 +0100express (en)

One area still reeling from a huge earthquake is Turkey which on Friday, January 24 was hit by a magnitude-6.7 quake. This killed at least 38 people and injured more than 1,600 when it hit 21 miles from Elazig. Buildings crumbled into rubble, leaving thousands homeless with 45 survivors pulled from the debris in the days since.

Solomon Islands travel advice

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:07:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in China and elsewhere in the region. See Health All travellers, with effect from 28 December 2019, will be required to complete a Travellers Health Declaration Card on arrival. You may also be required to provide proof of vaccination against measles if travelling from some countries.

Magnitude-7.7 earthquake jolts Caribbean, sparks tsunami fears throughout region

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 02:09:00 +0100upi (en)

A powerful earthquake struck the Caribbean on Tuesday afternoon, shaking parts of Jamaica and Cuba shortly after 2 p.m. and raising fears of a dangerous tsunami. The earthquake was originally rated a 7.3 by the U.S. Geological Survey but was later upgraded to a 7.7.

Magnitude-6.3 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:11:00 +0100upi (en)

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Scientists said the sharp quake was centered 90 miles southeast of the capital, Honiara, at a depth of 11 miles. Officials said a tsunami warning was not necessary.

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:17:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off of the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck 105 kilometers (65 miles) northwest of the town of Kirakira, which is located on the coast of the island of Makira.

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:09:00 +0100missoulian (en)

Missoula, MT (59801) Today. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High near 40F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 28F. Winds light and variable. Updated: January 27, 2020 @ 2:57 am; WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 6.

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:42:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off of the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck 105 kilometres northwest of the town of Kirakira, which is located on the coast of the island of Makira. The relatively shallow earthquake was at a depth of 17.

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:47:00 +0100emirates247 (en)

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The powerful quake struck just after 4 pm (0500 GMT) at a depth of 17.7 kilometres (11 miles) some 140 kilometres southeast of the Pacific nation's capital Honiara, the USGS added. Copyright @ 2020. Dubai Media Incorporated.

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las islas Salomón en el océano Pacífico

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:43:00 +0100heraldo (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacudió este lunes las Islas Salomón , en el océano Pacífico, sin que se haya informado hasta ahora de daños o declarado una alerta de tsunami. El seísmo se produjo a las 16.02 hora local (05:02 GMT) a 17 kilómetros de profundidad y 105 kilómetros al oeste de la ciudad....

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:40:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off of the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck 105 kilometres (65 miles) northwest of the town of Kirakira, which is located on the coast of the island of Makira.

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:35:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off of the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck 105 kilometers (65 miles) northwest of the town of Kirakira, which is located on the coast of the island of Makira.

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las islas Salomón en el océano Pacífico

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:50:00 +0100aguasdigital (es)

Sídney, 27 ene (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacudió este lunes las Islas Salomón, en el océano Pacífico, sin que se haya informado hasta ahora de daños o declarado una alerta de tsunami. El seísmo se produjo a las 16:02 hora local (05:02 GMT) a 17 kilómetros de profundidas y 105 kilómetros....

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:29:00 +0100bssnews (en)

SYDNEY, Jan 27, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The powerful quake struck just after 4 pm (0500 GMT) at a depth of 17.7 kilometres (11 miles) some 140 kilometres southeast of the Pacific nation’s capital Honiara, the USGS added.

I.SALOMÓN TERREMOTO - Un seísmo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las islas Salomón en el océano Pacífico

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:02:00 +0100efe-agencia (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacudió este lunes las Islas Salomón, en el océano Pacífico, sin que se haya informado hasta ahora de daños o declarado una alerta de tsunami. El seísmo se produjo a las 16:02 hora local (05:02 GMT) a 17 kilómetros de profundidas y 105 kilómetros al oeste de la ciudad de....

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las islas Salomón en el océano Pacífico

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:56:00 +0100elexpresso (es)

Sídney, 27 ene (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacudió este lunes las Islas Salomón, en el océano Pacífico, sin que se haya informado hasta ahora de daños o declarado una alerta de tsunami. El seísmo se produjo a las 16:02 hora local (05:02 GMT) a 17 kilómetros de profundidas y 105 kilómetros....

Solomons-earthquake lead

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:51:00 +0100nampa (en)

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands =(Graphic)= ATTENTION - REFILES adding graphic tag /// Sydney, Jan 27, 2020 (AFP) - A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The powerful quake struck just after 4 pm (0500 GMT) at a depth of 17.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:45:00 +0100rappler (en)

SYDNEY, Australia – A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, January 27, the US Geological Survey said. The powerful earthquake struck just after 4 pm (0500 GMT) at a depth of 17.7 kilometers (11 miles) some 140 kilometres southeast of the Pacific nation's capital Honiara, the USGS added.

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las islas Salomón en el océano Pacífico

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:16:00 +0100diariolibre (es)

Sídney, 27 ene (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacudió este lunes las Islas Salomón, en el océano Pacífico, sin que se haya informado hasta ahora de daños o declarado una alerta de tsunami. El seísmo se produjo a las 16:02 hora local (05:02 GMT) a 17 kilómetros de profundidas y 105 kilómetros....

27 January 2020 -Strong Earthquake in Solomon Islands on 27 January 2020 at 1.02 pm

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:56:00 +0100met-my (en)

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.16(50) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Solomon islands A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred near Solomon Islands at 1:02pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 27 January 2020 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 10.

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