An undersea earthquake of magnitude 6.3 occurred at 3:17pm, approximately 20 km west of Auki, Malaita Province, Friday.
But it failed to generate a tsunami.
The Weather Office issued a statement minutes after the quake hit, saying there was no tsunami warning.
In Auki, Malaita, residents were on alert for a possible tsunami warning.
The earthquake sent shock waves through the township, but things returned to normalcy after people were assured of a no tsunami warning.
Reports the Sunday Star received confirmed the whole province felt the earthquake.
In Honiara, those working quickly left their offices when it hit.
BIRIAU WILSON SAENI
