Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0003gxk

Location

68 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Jun 12, 1988

1:39 PM Z

Depth

14.40 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-10.7470, 165.1710

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

68 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -10.7470°, 165.1710° Depth: 14.4 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 12, 1988 at 1:39 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:44 PM