M5.0 Earthquake 153 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands — May 25, 2021
2021-05-25 16:04:37 UTC (2021-05-25) · approx. 3:04 AM UTC+11 local
On May 25, 2021 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 153 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -7.7509°, 158.1843°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.1843°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Gizo, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 153 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands on May 25, 2021 at 16:04 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.7509°, 158.1843°, which is 153 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000e642). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 25, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 153 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands — May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000e642/