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Solomon Islands : Earthquake : 2013/02/06
GLIDE: TS-2013-000015-SLB  DRR & Disaster Information

Duration 2013/02/06
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District		 Solomon Islands
Name Earthquake
Outline An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the southeast Solomon Islands at 13:12 Fiji time, 6 February 2013. Initial reports from the Solomon Islands suggest that a tsunami wave of approximately 0.9 to 1.0 meters reached the Santa Cruz Islands and a tsunami wave of 8 centimeters reached the capital, Honiara.

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Report/Articles
  • OCHA 2013/02/11
    Due to the massive earthquake and tsunami, 10 people have been confirmed dead. In addition, 594 houses were destroyed and 3,329 people affected.
  • OCHA 2013/02/08
    Nine people have been confirmed dead and 700 households have been affected, displacing 3,500 people.
  • OCHA 2013/02/07
    Initial reports indicate that 431 houses have been damaged or destroyed in Temotu Province, leaving 3,500 people displaced.
  • AFP 2013/02/06
    A major 8.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands with small tsunami waves buffeting Pacific coasts, leaving at least five people dead and dozens of homes damaged or destroyed.
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