M4.8 Depth: 75.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 03:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands) on June 17, 2025 at 03:20 UTC. At around 75 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

75.3 km

UTC time

2025-06-17 03:20:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.09020, 155.68930

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75.3 km

75.3 km — close to 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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