M4.8 Depth: 77.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-06-07 04:44:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 7, 2025 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands). At around 77 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

77.4 km

UTC time

2025-06-07 04:44:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.03160, 155.73670

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

77.4 km

77.4 km — close to the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Simbo

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