> very strong and shallow Mw 7.0 Earthquake offshore Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

11/22/2022 - Earthquake offshore Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Nov. 22, 2022, 3:03 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 7
Latitude -9.78 °N
Longitude 159.61 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 14
Last Update 2022-11-23
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 4 100 10
Solomon Islands 4 100 10

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 1 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

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