| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 24.7 km |
| Coordinates | -11.022, 162.350 |
| UTC time | 1989-10-27 21:04:51.820 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 27, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, October 27, 1989 at 21:04 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 316.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.350 and latitude -11.022.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-10-27
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