Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem901809
Location
13 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Country:
Solomon Islands
Date & Time
Feb 4, 1939
5:19 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-9.6610, 159.5950
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
13 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Coordinates: -9.6610°, 159.5950° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 4, 1939 at 5:19 AM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 8:43 PM
- Timeline
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