Earthquake NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS (5.3 mw) (2025-10-14 19:32:40 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS, at 2025-10-14 19:32:40 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 NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251014_0000298
Nearest Places
- Banakin / 45.12 km
- Cape Usunfis / 45.17 km
- Naliu / 45.37 km
- Balum Island / 45.6 km
- Balum Island (historical) / 46.51 km
Comment
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Depth: -0.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 444.12 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)