6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off southeastern Solomon Islands

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) – A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the southeastern Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, with no immediate reports of a tsunami warning, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake hit 111 kilometers (69 miles) off the Solomon Islands’ town of Lata, capital of the Temotu province, at 1622GMT at a depth of 52.7 kilometers (32.74 miles)

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.