Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Occurs Off Coast Of Solomon Islands - Seismologists

Faizan Hashmi Published May 28, 2023 | 11:50 AM

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Occurs Off Coast of Solomon Islands - Seismologists

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 28th May, 2023) A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was detected off the coast of the Solomon Islands on Sunday, European Mediterranean Seismological Center said.

The underground tremor occurred at 03:29 GMT around 150 kilometers (93 miles) southeast of the capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara, with the epicenter at a depth of 105 kilometers.

Earthquakes above magnitude 5 are considered to be "moderate" but capable of causing damage to poorly constructed buildings.

There is no immediate information about possible casualties or destruction.

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