Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 18

M 5.2 Earthquake

1h agoMalangoSolomon IslandsSource: usgs

139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Malango (approximately 369 km away) in Solomon Islands, an area that experiences a range of natural hazards.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 10 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 41.6. The computed Calamity Score is 18 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (24). Data for this event was sourced from usgs, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Solomon Islands has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value41.6
Calamity Score18 / 100
Confidence66%
Coordinates-10.6550, 163.1810
Nearest CityMalango (369 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-06-27T11:23:02.399Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t8ny

Score Breakdown

0
cascading
24
intensity
80
historical
0
population

Technical Details

Mag5.2
Sig416
Depth10
Tsunamifalse
Emsc Mag5.2
Emsc AuthNEIC
Emsc Depth-10
Emsc RegionSOLOMON ISLANDS
Emsc MagTypemw
Emsc SourceId2017802
MergedSources[{"id":"emsc_20260627_0000168","source":"emsc","latitude":-10.655,"severity":"medium","longitude":163.1809,"timestamp":1782559382399,"severityValue":41.6}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 18/100, near Malango (Solomon Islands), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.