Reports

Summary On 6 February, there was an 8.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu province in the Solomon Islands, followed by more than 100 strong aftershocks. There was a tsunami watch as well as…

Highlights · Solomon Islands Government has declared a State of Disaster for Santa Cruz Islands in Temotu Province · Nine people have been confirmed dead · 700 households have been affected, displacing 3,500 people · The first relief supplies along…

This Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) has been developed by the Government of Fiji following the damaging impact of Tropical Cyclone Evan on parts of western and northern Fiji on 16 and 17 December 2012. The HAP…

Situation Description: At 12.12pm Tuesday 6th a 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 33km West-Southwest of the Santa Cruz Islands and generated a destructive tsunami. At 12.23pm the SI Meteorological Service issued a tsunami warning for 5 provinces…

Situation Description: At 12.12pm on Tuesday 6th a 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 33km West-Southwest of the Santa Cruz Islands and generated a destructive tsunami. Damage appears to be confined to Temotu Province. Up until now, large…

Highlights Initial reports indicate that 431 houses have been damaged or destroyed in Temotu Province, leaving 3,500 people displaced Six people are reported dead and four people remain missing The water supply in Lata, the provincial capital of Temotu…

Background At 12.12pm a 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 33km West-Southwest of the Santa Cruz Islands and generated a destructive tsunami. At 12.23pm the SI Meteorological Service issued a tsunami warning for 5 provinces in Solomon Islands;…

Highlights 8.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu Province in the Solomon Islands Tsunami Watch and Tsunami Warning issued for a number of Pacific Island Countries Initial reports of a 0.9 to 1.0 meter wave…

(Extract) Status: The following are the updates from the provinces: Temotu Province  Lata Airport reported wave damage to the terminal building and a number of large logs are blocking the runway.  3 casualties have been reported and all houses…

Background At 12.12pm a 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 33km West-Southwest of the Santa Cruz Islands and generated a destructive tsunami. At 12.23pm the SI Meteorological Service issued a tsunami warning for 5 provinces in Solomon Islands;…