Notable earthquake on record

M8.1 earthquake - 2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake

April 1, 2007 · 24 km deep.

Magnitude
M 8.1
Depth
24 km
Date
2007
Tsunami
No

2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake - a magnitude 8.1 earthquake at 24 km depth in 2007. Epicenter: -8.47, 157.04.

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