Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: usp0000x94

Location

90 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Country: Solomon Islands flag Solomon Islands

Date & Time

Nov 4, 1978

10:29 PM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-11.2300, 162.1760

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

90 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Coordinates: -11.2300°, 162.1760° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
November 4, 1978 at 10:29 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 3:21 PM