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M4.8 Depth: 69.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 20:23:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands) on August 14, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
69.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 20:23:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Solomon Islands
State
Makira-Ulawa
City
Makira-Ulawa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.41240, 161.78580
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.8 km
Shallow
69.8 km
69.8 km — close to the regional average (68.4 km)
Regional average: 68.4 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Australia · about 99 km away

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