M4.9 Depth: 96.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Western (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 09:29:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Western (Solomon Islands) on February 22, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-22 09:29:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Western

City

Western

Source

isc

Coordinates

-6.98200, 155.72900

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

96 km — deeper than the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 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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