7.6 quake rocks Solomon Islands; tsunami warning issued

Add Videos or Photos Be first to contribute

Sign in now to share your story.

Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google+

Be first to contribute

Add More Videos or Photos

You've contributed successfully to: 7.6 quake rocks Solomon Islands; tsunami warning issued

Check out your photo or video now, and look for it in USA TODAY online, mobile, and print editions.

View Your Contribution Verifying your credentials...

Please wait.

Uh oh!

We're experiencing a few technical issues.

Try again

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, and tsunami warnings were issued for the island chain and its neighbors.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea.

The center said 'It is not known that a tsunami was generated. This warning is based only on the earthquake evaluation.'

The quake struck around 7:15 a.m. local time and occurred about 62 miles southeast of the town of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 18.2 miles, the USGS reported.

The temblor originally was registered as a magnitude-8.3 before being revised downward.

USA NOW Your guide to Coachella | USA NOW