Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem909813

Location

77 km NNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Apr 16, 1926

12:29 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-9.8140, 161.6410

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

77 km NNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -9.8140°, 161.6410° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 16, 1926 at 12:29 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:15 PM