| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.065, 162.987 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-19 01:41:25.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Friday, October 19, 1979 at 01:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 379.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 162.987 and latitude -11.065.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-19
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