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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 173 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-08 12:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 173 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands on January 8, 2025 at 12:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-08 12:01:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.13970, 158.02540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kavachi
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Simbo
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands
  • Savo
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands

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