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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region

UTC time: 2026-06-05 18:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region on June 5, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 18:52:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-8.23000, 158.53700
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Savo
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Simbo
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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