M4.8 Depth: 81.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-19 02:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands) on May 19, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

81.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 02:53:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Makira-Ulawa

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.24840, 161.18870

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

81.6 km

81.6 km — deeper than the regional average (67.4 km)

Regional average: 67.4 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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