A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Western Province of Solomon Islands just before midnight last night local time.
According to the US Geological Survey the quake's epicentre was located at a depth of 10kms about 48 kilometres east south east of the provincial capital Gizo.
No Tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
There are no official reports of damages at this time although local residents on social media have been urging each other to stay safe.
5.8 magnitude quake strikes near the western provincial capital Gizo in Solomon Islands. Photo: Earthquake Prediction - http://www.earthquakepredict.com/2018/09/earthquake-solomon-islands-58-quake.html
