region 1963

Honiara earthquakes in 1963

Earthquake archive for Honiara in 1963: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
13 Feb 1963

Honiara, Solomon Islands

Depth
20.0 km
UTC
18:13:55
Coordinates
-9.883, 160.936
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1963, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Honiara. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 6.4, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, February 13, 1963 to Thursday, August 22, 1963 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.4 20.0 km
Honiara, Solomon Islands
13 Feb 1963 18:13:55 UTC
6.3 15.0 km
Honiara, Solomon Islands
22 Aug 1963 19:52:24 UTC