A 6.4 earthquake occured off the Solomon Islands at 18:49:23 UTC today, August 12, 2005.
There were no reports of injuries or damages, and no tsunami alert was issued.
Details:
Location – 9.319S 157.934E
Depth – 5 km
Distances
• 180 km (111 mi) SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
• 221 km (137 mi) W of Honiara, Solomon Islands
• 433 km (268 mi) SE of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
• 832 km (515 mi) E of Alotau, Papua New Guinea
• 833 km (516 mi) SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- • 832 km (515 mi) E of Alotau, Papua New Guinea.
- • 221 km (137 mi) W of Honiara, Solomon Islands.
- • 433 km (268 mi) SE of Arawa, Papua New Guinea.
