M4.6 Depth: 79.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 08:52:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2026 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
79.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 08:52:04 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.30600, 161.59140
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.7 km
Intermediate
79.7 km
79.7 km — close to 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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    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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