Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.7

ID: usp0002z8y

Location

73 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Oct 23, 1986

3:48 PM Z

Depth

18.80 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-11.0370, 165.2040

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

73 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -11.0370°, 165.2040° Depth: 18.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 23, 1986 at 3:48 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:03 PM