Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 40 km NW of Tulagi, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 40 km NW of Tulagi, Solomon Islands at Aug 4, 2025, 03:54 UTC, at a depth of 79 km. The epicentre was 60 km (37 mi) N of Nggosi. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 4, 2025, 03:54 UTC |
| Depth | 78.8 km |
| Coordinates | -8.894, 159.846 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands | 43 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 72 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 2 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 5.2 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km SSW of Auki, Solomon Islands | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 5.1 | 36 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 4.3 | 16 km SW of Honiara, Solomon Islands | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.5 | 38 km WNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 49 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.