Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem905750

Location

111 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Aug 5, 1933

12:44 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-8.8810, 157.4790

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

111 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -8.8810°, 157.4790° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 5, 1933 at 12:44 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 9:57 PM