2013 Solomon Islands earthquake
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The 2013 Solomon Islands earthquake (also known as the Santa Cruz earthquake)[1] struck Temotu Province within Solomon Islands on 6 February with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The epicentre was close to the Santa Cruz Islands within Temotu Province at the boundaries of the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, causing local evacuations, a tsunami of 11 m (36 ft) and killing at least ten people.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2013-02-06 23:12:25 |
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ISC event | 602419452 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | February 6, 2013 (2013-02-06) |
Local time | 12:12:25 SBT |
Magnitude | 8.0 Mw[1] |
Depth | 24 km (15 mi) |
Epicenter | 10.799°S 165.114°E / -10.799; 165.114 |
Type | Megathrust |
Areas affected | Solomon Islands |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | 11 m (36 ft) |
Aftershocks | 20 |
Casualties | 10 dead,[1] 6 more missing,[2] at least 15 injured.[3] |
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