| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.160, 162.173 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-06 15:17:30.350 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 6, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, August 6, 1972 at 15:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 310.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.173 and latitude -11.160.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-08-06
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