| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.206, 162.579 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-21 14:36:53.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Thursday, December 21, 1978 at 14:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 349.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.579 and latitude -11.206.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-12-21
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