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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 78 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-09-03 00:15:25 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 78 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 78 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands · 2025-09-03 00:15:25 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 78 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on September 3, 2025 at 00:15 UTC. 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 can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 00:15:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-11.40240, 165.58590
Temperature
28.3°C

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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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Malango643.7 kmW15'560

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tinakula
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 336 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M4.62025-09-03 12:41:36 UTC128.8 km173 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M5.22025-09-12 17:29:36 UTC126.0 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.12025-09-12 17:29:41 UTC94.3 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.22025-09-12 17:29:47 UTC118.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.22025-09-28 18:41:13 UTC141.1 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.12025-09-28 18:41:16 UTC109.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.22025-09-28 18:41:24 UTC79.9 kmSANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#18
Earlier events M≥448
Earlier events M≥521
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC68.8 km108 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC83.9 kmSanta Cruz Islands M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC68.8 km108 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.02025-02-23 18:16:18 UTC77.3 km85 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands M5.72025-01-15 21:37:01 UTC75.3 km26 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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