Earthquake 71 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands (5.1 mb) (2025-05-04 11:50:04 UTC)

1746359404

-10.1113, 160.2120

10.00 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 71 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands, at 2025-05-04 11:50:04 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 71 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 71 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands (5.1 mb) (2025-05-04 11:50:04 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000px2i

Nearest Places

Melanesia / 26.3 km
Valena Afu Reef / 28.26 km
Poole Reef / 31.16 km
Mbolotola Point / 32.91 km
Kologhasi / 32.93 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.5

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1746368797
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
Time: 1746368727
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1746368411
Depth: 10.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.1

BANDA SEA
Time: 1746368070
Depth: 233.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

Banda Sea
Time: 1746368070
Depth: 232.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.1

SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time: 1746359404
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

Solomon Islands
Time: 1746079472
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.6

SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time: 1746079471
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
Time: 1746079471
Depth: 41.95 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time: 1742960929
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)