4
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1959
Honiara earthquakes in August 1959
Earthquake archive for Honiara in August 1959: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
20.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
24 Aug 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1959, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Honiara. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.7, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 20.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 9, 1959 to Monday, August 24, 1959 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list