M4.6 Depth: 141.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Nanggu/Lord Howe Ward, Temotu (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 21:08:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Nanggu/Lord Howe Ward, Temotu (Solomon Islands). At around 141 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

141.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 21:08:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Temotu

City

Nanggu/Lord Howe Ward

County

Nanggu/Lord Howe Ward

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.73590, 165.89530

Temperature

28.7°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

141.3 km

141.3 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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