solomon islands quake
© USGSThe quake, which occurred at 7.31 (NZT), was located between the islands of Malita and Makira at a depth of 65 kilometres.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit the Solomon Islands, the US Geological Survey reports.

The quake, which occurred at 7.31 (NZT), was located between the islands of Malita and Makira at a depth of 65 kilometres.

There was no tsunami risk, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.