| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 29.1 km |
| Coordinates | -11.164, 161.997 |
| UTC time | 1990-08-17 13:07:17.420 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, August 17, 1990 at 13:07 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 295.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 161.997 and latitude -11.164.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1990-08-17
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