2010 Solomon Islands earthquake
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The 2010 Solomon Islands earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 7.1 on January 3 at 22:36:28 (UTC). A tsunami measuring approximately 10 feet (3.0 meters) affected some parts of the islands, while a maximum run-up height of 23.0 feet (7.0 meters) was recorded. The earthquake was the largest in a series of quakes to strike the Solomon Islands over the preceding days.[3] The 7.1 mainshock was preceded by a 6.6 magnitude foreshock some 48 minutes previous. As many as 1,000 people were left homeless on the island of Rendova after the earthquake and tsunami destroyed approximately 200 homes.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2010-01-03 22:36:28 |
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ISC event | 14287942 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 4 January 2010 (2010-01-04) |
Local time | 09:36:28 |
Duration | 33 seconds |
Magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
Depth | 20 km (12 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 8.87°S 157.44°E / -8.87; 157.44 |
Type | Thrust |
Areas affected | Solomon Islands |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[2] |
Tsunami | 7 m (23 ft) |
Foreshocks | 6.6 Mw Jan 3 at 21:48 |
Aftershocks | 6.8 Mw Jan 5 at 12:15 6.0 Mw Jan 5 at 13:11 6.2 Mw Jan 9 at 05:51 |
Casualties | Two injured |
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