M4.9 Depth: 95.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 14:06:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands) on September 20, 2025 at 14:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

95.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-20 14:06:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.13650, 155.81940

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95.2 km

95.2 km — deeper than 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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