| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.8 km |
| Coordinates | -10.986, 162.766 |
| UTC time | 1966-08-05 04:33:00.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 5, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, August 5, 1966 at 04:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 353.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.766 and latitude -10.986.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-08-05
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