Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem912686

Location

277 km WSW of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Dec 13, 1920

3:43 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-9.0740, 154.5200

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

277 km WSW of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -9.0740°, 154.5200° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 13, 1920 at 3:43 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:49 PM