M4.4 Depth: 199.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Temotu (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 22:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Temotu (Solomon Islands). At around 199 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

199.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 22:18:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Temotu

City

Temotu

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-11.08400, 166.18850

Temperature

27.8°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

199 km

199 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tinakula

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
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Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 333 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu

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