| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.255, 162.247 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-05 02:25:49.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, November 5, 1978 at 02:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 323.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.247 and latitude -11.255.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-05
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