Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem796108

Location

116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

May 29, 1970

7:02 PM Z

Depth

55.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-11.5910, 166.4110

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -11.5910°, 166.4110° Depth: 55.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 29, 1970 at 7:02 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:41 PM