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Solomon Islands: Earthquake: 2016/12/09
GLIDE: EQ-2016-000128-SLB
| Period | 2016/12/09 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Solomon Islands |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | On 9 December 2016, a 7.8M earthquake struck the Solomon Islands. Some 6,900 people were affected by the earthquake. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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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.