M4.5 Depth: 109.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Western (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 01:22:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Western (Solomon Islands). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

109.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 01:22:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Western

City

Western

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.97310, 155.64130

Temperature

27.6°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

109.3 km

109.3 km — deeper than the regional average (68.4 km)

Regional average: 68.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.

Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Solomon Sea · about 61 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 50 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
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Bagana

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Billy Mitchell

Distance: 108 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
Balbi

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
Simbo

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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