| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.050, 163.020 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-23 10:44:04.940 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 23, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, May 23, 1997 at 10:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 381.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 163.020 and latitude -11.050.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-23
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