| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.686, 160.762 |
| UTC time | 1929-08-03 14:56:05.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 3, 1929 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Saturday, August 3, 1929 at 14:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The epicenter is located at longitude 160.762 and latitude -9.686.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1929-08-03
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