Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem913246

Location

96 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Aug 23, 1918

6:36 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-10.7830, 164.9170

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

96 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -10.7830°, 164.9170° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 23, 1918 at 6:36 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:56 PM