Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem907562

Location

80 km E of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Aug 24, 1930

9:08 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-8.1730, 157.5700

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

80 km E of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -8.1730°, 157.5700° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 24, 1930 at 9:08 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:31 PM