Solomon Islands rattled by M6.7 earthquake

The M6.7 earthquake struck 66km northwest of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. Image / US Geological Survey

The Solomon Islands have been rattled by a large earthquake.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the M6.7 earthquake struck just after 6.30am local time (7.30am NZ time) at a depth of 54km.

There was no tsunami threat.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was centred 66km northwest of Kirakira in the Solomon Islands.

No #tsunami threat to Australia from mag. 6.5 #earthquake near the Solomon Islands. Latest info. at https://t.co/Tynv3ZPROS. pic.twitter.com/PbSeYHBZ8p

— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) September 9, 2018