6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands region

Posted on February 6, 2013 by
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February 6, 2013 – SOLOMON ISLANDS – An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck southeast of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The shallow quake was only 15 km (nine miles) deep and the epicenter was 330 km east-southeast of Kira Kira in the Solomon Islands. There was no immediate tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii. The earthquake was followed by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake. Today’s earthquake is the sixth major earthquake to strike the region since January 31, 2013. –Reuters
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32 Responses to 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands region

  1. whatevaforeva says:
    February 6, 2013 at 1:35 am

    8.0 Santa Cruz Islands….Lord have mercy on those whom this may affect…We love your Son Jesus Christ and welcome the Holy Spirit in our lives…with love forevamore in The Spirit

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  3. Donna says:
    February 6, 2013 at 1:42 am

    An 8.0 just hit in the same area…

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  4. Chynna says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:00 am

    8 mag!! Just 50 mins ago!! :O

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  5. Just me says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Updated to 8

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  6. paula says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:02 am

    I think you will find it is a EIGHT

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  7. Preppin Pawpaw says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:07 am

    Alvin,
    The Ring of fire is rocking tonight, I am sure you are aware but they have had an 8.0 6.4 and multiple 5.6′s in the Santa Cruz area and there is a Tsunami warning out for the region….is this a start to more volatility?
    Thanks
    P.P.

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    • The Extinction Protocol says:
      February 6, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Yes, and it signals more upheaval, and large-scale change in the South Pacific from these events. We’re no longer talking about faults becoming restless; now the crust of the planet, itself, is agitated. When we see mega-quake strikes along tectonic plates, we know massive plate movement is underway- and this is a very dangerous paradigm.

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  8. Angelsong says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:14 am

    Alvin,
    An 8.0 just hit the Santa Cruz islands….followed by 5 aftershocks…

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    • The Extinction Protocol says:
      February 6, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      We’re starting to see deep changes strike the planet- which signals we are entering a geologial phase of time, marked by great upheaval with the land, air, and sea. In many regions of the world, the crustal sections of the planet will began to overturn itself.

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  9. docta phill says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Theres just been an 8 magnitude quake ::((( tsunami warnings

    God Help Us
    Docta Phill
    New Zealand

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  11. Shelley says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Alvin,

    wow, what a day for big quakes!! santa cruz is rockin, hope everyone in that area is ok!!

    all the best,
    shelley

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  12. Crysus says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:35 am

    8.0 just now…..

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  13. Emanni says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:39 am

    USGS
    http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_big.php

    5.2 2013/02/06 02:06:21 -10.597 165.363 10.0 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    6.6 2013/02/06 01:54:15 -10.514 165.733 10.2 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    5.7 2013/02/06 01:48:43 -11.628 165.937 10.0 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    5.6 2013/02/06 01:33:37 -10.922 165.085 10.0 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    6.4 2013/02/06 01:23:20 -11.232 164.921 10.1 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    5.6 2013/02/06 01:22:13 -11.366 165.768 10.1 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    8.0 2013/02/06 01:12:27 -10.738 165.138 28.7 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    5.3 2013/02/06 00:46:01 -10.871 165.029 9.5 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    6.3 2013/02/06 00:07:23 -10.858 165.206 10.0 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

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  14. james says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:42 am

    There were subsequent 8.0, 6.4 and 6.6 magnitudes.
    Tsunami alert issued for the 8.0 magnitude which occurred at 1:12 UTC time.

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  15. Irene C says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:45 am

    8.0 – Santa Cruz islands. Followed by a 5.6, 6.4, 5.6,, 5.7, and 6.6 (so far)

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    • Irene C says:
      February 6, 2013 at 3:16 am

      Tsunami warnings are up for Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Kosrae, Fiji, Kiribati, Wallis and Futuna, Marshall Islands, Howland and Baker, Pohnpei, Tokelau, Samoa, Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Wake Island

      Tsunami watches are up for Marshall Islands, Howland and Baker, Pohnpei, Tokelau, Samoa, Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Wake Island, Chuuk, Jarvis Island, Guam, Northern Marianas, Palmyra Island, Yap, Johnston Island, Minamitorishima, Belau

      Nothing so far for Hawaii, North or South America

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  16. Jim Randall says:
    February 6, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Earthquake of 8 magnitude struck Solomon islands today at 1p.m afternoon (NZ time) 6th February. Tsunami warnings for various Pacific Islands ,while here in New Zealand ( 3.47p. m. now) radio warnings to be on alert ….

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  17. Tim says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Santa Cruz Islands have been shaking for days. You can add a few more after that 6.3
    5.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS REGION
    2013-02-06 02:30:49 10.822°S 164.980°E 32.5
    5.2 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 02:18:14 11.468°S 165.614°E 34.4
    5.2 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 02:06:21 10.597°S 165.363°E 10.0
    6.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 01:54:15 10.514°S 165.733°E 10.2
    5.7 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 01:48:42 11.628°S 165.937°E 10.0
    5.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 01:33:37 10.922°S 165.085°E 10.0
    6.4 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS REGION
    2013-02-06 01:23:19 11.233°S 164.921°E 10.1
    5.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 01:22:12 11.366°S 165.768°E 10.1
    8.0 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
    2013-02-06 01:12:27 10.738°S 165.138°E 28.7
    5.3 89km W of Lata, Solomon Islands
    2013-02-06 00:46:01 10.871°S 165.029°E 9.5
    6.3 70km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands
    2013-02-06 00:07:22 10.858°S 165.206°E 10.0

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  18. mike says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:03 am

    8.0 santa cruz islands

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  19. Shelley says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Alvin,
    do you think the Santa Cruz 8.0 has anything to do with the Asteroid 2012 DA14? maybe gravitational pull? but it’s not set to pass by until 2/15…
    just thinking out loud…
    shelley

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  20. Stephanie Casida says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:08 am

    Hi! Wow…this region is very active. Thought this one was a 8.0…did it get downgraded?

    Thanks Alvin!

    I am on your site daily, you are doing a GREAT thing keeping folks informed.

    God bless you and keep you Sir.

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  21. susan says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:10 am

    seen where a 8.0 hit by santa cruz. many after shocks also.

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  22. Dani says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:27 am

    A 1-meter tsunami created near the Solomon Islands after an 8.0-magnitude quake is spreading across the South Pacific, officials says. Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia are among the islands in its path. Australia & New Zealand has also been added.
    http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/05/world/asia/solomon-islands-quake/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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  23. Kajajuk says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:32 am

    8.0 hit Solomon Islands;
    http://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/?view=1
    Tsnumami warning and a continuing swarm of 8 EQ above 4.9 in the last 2 hours.

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  24. Alexandra says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:37 am

    Fox news just said it was an 8.0. With a Tsunami warning issued for several regions including Fiji and Australia. I’m confused is this another quake or the same one?

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  25. diane cutler says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:58 am

    Tsunami warning has been issued for our area of the Pacific. The earthquake was 8.0. You need to update this information.

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  26. Emanni says:
    February 6, 2013 at 3:59 am

    Video updates
    Solomons quake triggers tsunami, destroys villages
    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-06/solomons-quake-triggers-tsunami/4504034

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