Makira Earthquake: M 5.1 - Solomon Islands

Date & time: 2023-09-12 01:18:54 (UTC)

Local time at epicenter: Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023 at 12:18 pm

Latitude/ Longitude: 10.177°S 161.384°E

Epicenter: Makira-Ulawa, Solomon Islands

Magnitude: 5.1

Depth: 92.3 km

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Nearby towns/cities

• 66.3 km (41.2 mi) WNW of Kirakira, Makira, Solomon Islands
• 177.8 km (110.5 mi) ESE of Honiara, Honiara, Solomon Islands
• 190.5 km (118.3 mi) ESE of Malango, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
• 776.6 km (482.5 mi) SE of Arawa, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
• 863.3 km (536.4 mi) NW of Luganville, Sanma, Vanuatu

MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) Scale:

• IV Taro'a
• IV Kirakira
• III Tulaghi
• III Auki
• III Honiara

Sources:

• USGS: M 5.1 - Solomon Islands
• IRIS 

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