| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 22.1 km |
| Coordinates | -11.209, 162.009 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-04 20:01:37.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 4, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, August 4, 1972 at 20:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 299.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.009 and latitude -11.209.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-08-04
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