| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.466, 165.360 |
| UTC time | 1963-09-17 19:20:14.140 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 17, 1963 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Tuesday, September 17, 1963 at 19:20 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SO), about 604.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 165.360 and latitude -10.466.
| Location | 55 km WNW of Lata |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SO) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1963-09-17
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