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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 156 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-31 13:39:49 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-31 13:39:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.47370, 163.34600

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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

  • Tinakula
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
  • Savo
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands

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