Earthquake

M 5.1 earthquake, 159 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-10-02 04:44 UTC

Magnitude: M 5.1 (mb)
Depth: 10 km

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Nearest indexed city: Honiara, Solomon Islands · 220 km

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Origin time: 2026-10-02 04:44 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-02 04:59 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 5.1 earthquake, 159 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
10 km deep
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Origin time: 2026-10-02 04:44 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-02 04:59 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tyzl

Natural Disaster Map: https://naturaldisastermap.com/event/q-us6000tyzl
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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 5.1 (mb)
Depth: 10 km
Origin time: 2026-10-02 04:44 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS

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