M4.8 Earthquake 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands — February 1, 2025
2025-02-01 06:49:23 UTC (2025-02-01) · approx. 5:49 PM UTC+11 local
On February 1, 2025 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -9.0476°, 158.6408°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.6408°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Malango, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands on February 1, 2025 at 06:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -9.0476°, 158.6408°, which is 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pal5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 1, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 138 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands — February 1, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pal5/