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M4.5 Depth: 371.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 07:06:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region (Papua New Guinea) on January 3, 2026 at 07:06 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 371 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 371 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 371 km
Deep
371 km
371 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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