| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.918, 162.044 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-24 02:38:04.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Wednesday, January 24, 1979 at 02:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 282.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.044 and latitude -10.918.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-24
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