| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.996, 162.221 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-07 17:33:59.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Tuesday, November 7, 1978 at 17:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 303.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.221 and latitude -10.996.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-11-07
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