Earthquake Strikes Solomon Islands
A magnitude 6 earthquake on the Richter scale hit the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, with no reported casualties or material damage so far, according to local authorities. The US Geological Survey (USGS) specified that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 197 kilometers east of the Lata region, at a depth of 54.4 kilometers. The Solomon Islands are located in a particularly seismically active zone, where significant tremors are regularly recorded. However, authorities remain on alert and are monitoring the situation to prevent any potential risk of tsunami or secondary damage.
