| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.3 km |
| Coordinates | -11.199, 162.107 |
| UTC time | 1990-08-17 21:46:08.810 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, August 17, 1990 at 21:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 307.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.107 and latitude -11.199.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-08-17
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