No tsunami warning

04 November 2017, 12:00AM

Members of the public have been assured there is no tsunami warning as a result of a strong earthquake, which rattled the country tonight.

The Samoa Meteorological Service said there was no tsunami warning.

“An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred within the Samoan Region, on Saturday 4th November, 2017 at 11:00pm,” a statement reads.

“The depth is 32km and the distance is 192 kilometers South West of Apia.

“The public is advised that there is "NO TSUNAMI" generated by the earthquake.”

04 November 2017, 12:00AM
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