| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.329, 162.313 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-15 12:30:56.560 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 15, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, December 15, 1989 at 12:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 333.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.313 and latitude -11.329.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-15
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