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M4.6 Depth: 371.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Solomon Islands (Papua New Guinea)

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

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Solomon Islands (Papua New Guinea). The deep hypocenter at about 371 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

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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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