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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-01 06:49:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2025 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 138 km WNW of Malango, 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-01 06:49:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.04760, 158.64080

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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

  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Savo
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Simbo
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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