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M4.5 Depth: 73.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 79 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-01 19:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 79 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on March 1, 2025 at 19:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. 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
M4.5
Depth
73.8 km
UTC time
2025-03-01 19:56:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.22580, 161.23530

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.8 km
Intermediate
73.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Savo
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
740
Country (24h)
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