M4.5 Depth: 86.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 6 km E of Tulagi, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-27 01:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 6 km E of Tulagi, Solomon Islands on January 27, 2025 at 01:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

86.9 km

UTC time

2025-01-27 01:56:30 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-9.09790, 160.21200

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

86.9 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: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
New Georgia at 8.9°S

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
Kavachi

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
Coleman Seamount

Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
Kana Keoki

Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
Simbo

Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

740

Country (24h)

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