| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.205, 162.246 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-08 17:56:43.540 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 8, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 319.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.246 and latitude -11.205.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-05-08
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