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

Solomon Islands

State

Makira-Ulawa

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.30600, 161.59140

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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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