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Solomon Islands:Earthquake:2016/12/09
Duration2016/12/09 On 9 December 2016, a 7.8M earthquake struck the Solomon Islands. Some 6,900 people were affected by the earthquake.
Country or DistrictSolomon Islands
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  • Government of Solomon Islands 2016/12/12
    Most affected areas are Weather coast of Makira, South Malaita and East Guadalcanal. Impacts of earthquake and tsunami in other parts of Makira, Malaita and Guadalcanal have also been reported.
  • UNOCHA 2016/12/12
    The earthquake destroyed 191 houses, and damaged schools and health clinics.
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