Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 7.0
ID: iscgem901807
Location
44 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Country:
Solomon Islands
Date & Time
Feb 3, 1939
5:26 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-9.4360, 159.4130
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
44 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Coordinates: -9.4360°, 159.4130° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 3, 1939 at 5:26 AM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 8:42 PM
- Timeline
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