M7.8 Quake Strikes Solomon Islands

M7.8 earthquake strikes 69km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

The quake struck at a depth of 41km, according to USGS/EHP.

NO threat of Pacific-wide tsunami as a result of this earthquake.

EQ Details

• Magnitude: 7.8Mw
• Location: 10.676°S, 161.330°E; depth of 41km;  69km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
• Time: 2016-12-08 17:38:46 UTC

Aftershocks: At least 20 significant aftershocks, measuring up to M6.5, struck the region as of posting.

M6.5 earthquake strikes 160km W of Ferndale, California

EQ Details

• Magnitude: 6.5Mwb
• Location: 40.475°N, 126.153°W; depth of 12.1km; 160km W of Ferndale, California
• Time: 2016-12-08 14:49:46 UTC