| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.208, 162.975 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-14 23:09:36.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Sunday, October 14, 1979 at 23:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 385.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.975 and latitude -11.208.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-14
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