| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.9 km |
| Coordinates | -11.059, 161.962 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-04 22:30:35.430 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 4, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, August 4, 1972 at 22:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 285.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 161.962 and latitude -11.059.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-08-04
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