Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem794847
Location
93 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands
Country:
Solomon Islands
Date & Time
Jun 25, 1970
5:13 AM Z
Depth
45.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-7.8330, 158.8040
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
93 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands
Coordinates: -7.8330°, 158.8040° • Depth: 45.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- June 25, 1970 at 5:13 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:38 PM
- Timeline
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