Earthquake 53 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands (4.9 mb) (2025-01-17 07:43:54 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 53 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at 2025-01-17 07:43:54 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 53 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pkl5
Nearest Places
- Shark Islands / 3.43 km
- Lebua Cove / 3.77 km
- Io Island / 5.36 km
- Tetere / 5.57 km
- Cape D’Entrecasteaux / 6.37 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.8
9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
14 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii
Time:
Depth: 27.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 27.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time:
Depth: 27.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 27.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.4
EASTERN IRAN
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
10 km ESE of Alum Rock, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.2
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 99.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 99.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 101.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 101.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)