M 5.4 - 84 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

December 30, 2008 at 17:43:51 UTC

Depth: 57.70 km (Shallow)

M 5.4

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.4 mwc
Depth57.70 km (Shallow)
Location-10.6190S, 161.1620E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance449 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.4 mean?

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 57.70 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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