Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Solomon Islands; no tsunami warning issued
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, followed by a second quake of magnitude 6.0 just 30 minutes later. Eyewitnesses said the quakes led to violent shaking, but there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Following the first quake, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a tsunami alert, but the warning was later withdrawn.
