M 4.5 - 67 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Name: M 4.5 - 67 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
Start: 2016-12-29T19:42:30+00:00
Location: 67 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

December 29, 2016 at 19:42:30 UTC

Depth: 35.00 km (Shallow)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.5 mb
Depth	35.00 km (Shallow)
Location	-10.3410S, 161.3117E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	312 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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