| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.205, 163.010 |
| UTC time | 1959-08-11 21:49:46.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 11, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Tuesday, August 11, 1959 at 21:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 388.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 163.010 and latitude -11.205.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-08-11
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