3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1957
Honiara earthquakes in August 1957
Earthquake archive for Honiara in August 1957: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
20 Aug 1957
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1957, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Honiara. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 25.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 19, 1957 to Tuesday, August 20, 1957 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list