| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 26.7 km |
| Coordinates | -11.121, 162.158 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-06 07:14:44.710 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 6, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, August 6, 1972 at 07:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 306.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.158 and latitude -11.121.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-08-06
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