Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1371233 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-19 19:44:33 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-19 08:44:33 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-19 20:17:12 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 172.885 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - Middle |
|---|---|
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Administration area | Temotu |
| Nearest settlement | Lata |
| Distance | 42 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Coral Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.