| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.8 km |
| Coordinates | -11.167, 161.963 |
| UTC time | 1990-08-16 19:12:18.750 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 16, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Thursday, August 16, 1990 at 19:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 293.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 161.963 and latitude -11.167.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-08-16
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