| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.153, 162.253 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-05 03:57:04.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, November 5, 1978 at 03:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 316.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.253 and latitude -11.153.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-05
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