Tsunami watch canceled for Hawaii after 7.7 quake near Solomon Islands

KIRAKIRA, Solomon Islands (KGO) -- The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck in waters off of the Solomon Islands.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch for Hawaii following the early Friday temblor but it has since been canceled. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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The quake 43 miles (69 kilometers) west-southwest of Kirakira occurred at a depth of about 49 kilometers (30 miles), according to the USGS.



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