Magnitude 7.5 quake in South Pacific triggers tsunami threat

SYDNEY (AP) — A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck the Santa Cruz Islands in the South Pacific and a tsunami threat message has been issued for other parts of the Pacific closer to the epicenter.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no threat to Hawaii. It says hazardous waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers (186.42 miles) of the Santa Cruz Islands, mainly the Solomon Islands as well as Vanuatu and Nauru.

The Santa Cruz Islands are about 2,252 kilometers (1,400 miles) northeast of Brisbane, Australia.

There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.