| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.152, 163.084 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-21 12:17:26.740 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 12:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 393.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 163.084 and latitude -11.152.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-21
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