| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.1 km |
| Coordinates | -9.940, 162.978 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-15 22:03:05.330 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 15, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Wednesday, October 15, 1986 at 22:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 337.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.978 and latitude -9.940.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-15
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