Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
156 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
M4.3 Earthquake near 156 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
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About this earthquake
On January 31, 2025 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 156 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a2fd4bb0488d4ebd8d8a638dcc8e841238964450
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-31 13:39:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.47370,
163.34600
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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