Powerful 7.1Mw Earthquake strikes Solomon Islands 94 km (58 miles) WSW of Kira Kira
The earthquake occurred on Sunday April 11, at 09:40:31UTC striking at a depth of about 60km. The epicenter was located at 10.90ºS ; 161.16ºE.
A larger earthquake may strike the region.
Summary of Earthquake Details:
- Magnitude: 7.1Mw
- Region: SOLOMON ISLANDS
- Date time: 2010-04-11 at 09:40:31.0UTC
- Location: 10.90ºS ; 161.16ºE
- Depth 60 km (+/- 15 km)
- Distances:
- 1538 km E Port moresby (pop 283,733 ; local time 19:40 2010-04-11)
- 213 km SE Honiara (pop 56,298 ; local time 20:40 2010-04-11)
- 94 km SW Kira kira (pop 1,122 ; local time 20:40 2010-04-11)
- Source: European-Mediterranean Seismological Center
Earthquake Location Map. Click image to enlarge.
Tsunami Evaluation:
A destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected. However, local tsunami may occur. “Earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.” PTWC said.
Related Links:
- Strong Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu
- Powerful Aftershocks Still Striking Solomon Isles
- Powerful Earthquakes Strike Solomon Islands
- Solomon Isles Tsunami Destroyed Several Villages
- Large Earthquakes Strike South Pacific
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