Earthquake SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS (6.0 mw) (2025-02-23 18:16:18 UTC)

1740334578

-11.2833, 166.2672

36.00 KM

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS, at 2025-02-23 18:16:18 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS (6.0 mw) (2025-02-23 18:16:18 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250223_0000142

Nearest Places

Santa Cruz Islands / 13.11 km
Ringdove Passage / 21.82 km
Apakhö / 21.83 km
Moresby Point / 21.83 km
Hayter Point / 23.49 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.3

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1740347189
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.0

FRANCE
Time: 1740347174
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1740346904
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.7

21 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1740346750
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

SPAIN
Time: 1740346026
Depth: 4.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.2

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1737362323
Depth: 28.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1734929470
Depth: 67.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1734705185
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1734032799
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

149 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands
Time: 1734032230
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)