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Solomon Islands:Earthquake:2013/02/06
Duration 2013/02/06 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. Country or District Solomon Islands Name Earthquake
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- 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.Geographycal Data Information
- Solomon Islands 2013/02/10
Solomon Islands: Impact Map of Santa Cruz Island (as of 10 February 2013)Emergency Relief Information
Urgent Report from Supporting Members of the Asian Disaster Reduction Center
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