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M4.9 Depth: 65.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region

UTC time: 2025-08-26 08:39:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Bougainville-Solomon Islands region on August 26, 2025 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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
M4.9
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 08:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-6.41400, 154.49400
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 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

  • Balbi
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 83 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Takuan Group
    Distance: 123 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Loloru
    Distance: 125 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Simbo
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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