| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.230, 162.176 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-04 22:29:22.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Saturday, November 4, 1978 at 22:29 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 315.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.176 and latitude -11.230.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-11-04
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