Hi, May be of interest: Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, near Solomon Islands http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20007z80#executive Earthquake Lists, Maps, and Statistics: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/browse/ Historical information for the area, and other areas, online at: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/byregion/ Let me know if you need more information, publications, etc... Enjoy the day, Emily Emily C. Wild Librarian (Physical Scientist) U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Library Denver Federal Center ph: (303) 236-1003 [log in to unmask] USGS Libraries: http://library.usgs.gov Training: http://go.usa.gov/cBfmG Staff Page: *https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/emily-wild?qt-staff_profile_science_products=3#qt-staff_profile_science_products <https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/emily-wild?qt-staff_profile_science_products=3#qt-staff_profile_science_products>*