Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.7
ID: iscgem827419
Location
139 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Country:
Solomon Islands
Date & Time
Jan 19, 1968
6:04 AM Z
Depth
27.50 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-9.2130, 158.5420
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
139 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Coordinates: -9.2130°, 158.5420° • Depth: 27.5 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 19, 1968 at 6:04 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 10:39 PM
- Timeline
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