M4.7 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 10:20:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands) on October 30, 2025 at 10:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 10:20:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Malaita

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-9.99000, 161.21000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (67.4 km)

Regional average: 67.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Kavachi

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
Coleman Seamount

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Kana Keoki

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