Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: usp0002c5y

Location

89 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Feb 23, 1985

1:41 PM Z

Depth

84.80 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-10.2540, 161.1260

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

89 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -10.2540°, 161.1260° Depth: 84.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 23, 1985 at 1:41 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:55 PM