Strong Earthquake Strikes W of Honiara, Solomon Islands
Posted by feww on August 13, 2015
The earthquake parameters listed below are subject to change due to procedural issues at the source!
M6.4 quake strikes 180km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
Centered at 9.319°S, 157.934°E the event occurred at a depth of about 5.0 km (3.1 mi), said USGS/EHP.
The event was preceded by a significant foreshock measuring 5.3Mw.
Other Significant Quakes
M 5.5 – 100km NNE of Amsterdam Island, France
Location: 37.035°S, 78.055°E
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2015-08-13 10:39:53 UTC
Leave a comment