Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Solomon Islands

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The temblor struck 27 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of Lata, the capital of Temotu province, at 0335GMT on Monday.

The epicenter, at a depth of 25 km (15 miles), was initially determined to be at 10.90 degrees south latitude and 165.62 degrees east longitude.

No casualties or infrastructure damage were reported.