Earthquake near Solomon Islands triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful earthquake near the Solomon Islands has triggered tsunami warnings.

Tsunamis are possible within the next three hours in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Nauru.

Prelim M7.7 earthquake Solomon Islands Dec-8 17:38 UTC, updates https://t.co/bLsPOHbyLK

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) December 8, 2016

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