| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 24.7 km |
| Coordinates | -12.509, 165.517 |
| UTC time | 1966-12-31 22:15:16.670 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 31, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Saturday, December 31, 1966 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Solomon Islands - SO), about 654.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 165.517 and latitude -12.509.
| Location | 199 km S of Lata |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SO) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1966-12-31
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