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M 5.2 earthquake - 19 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10 km. The source provides coordinates and a tsunami flag of 0, but no information about damage or injuries.

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  • Affected location: 19 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands
  • Magnitude 5.2
  • Depth 10 km
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The source records an earthquake near Lata and a tsunami flag of 0.

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Generated scores

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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