2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1970
Honiara earthquakes in August 1970
Earthquake archive for Honiara in August 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
50.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
19 Aug 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Honiara. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 45.2 to 56.5 km, averaging 50.9 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 3, 1970 to Wednesday, August 19, 1970 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list