2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1972
Honiara earthquakes in February 1972
Earthquake archive for Honiara in February 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
22.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
19 Feb 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Honiara. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 20.8 to 24.6 km, averaging 22.7 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, February 1, 1972 to Saturday, February 19, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list