M4.9 Depth: 91.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-01 21:01:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOLOMON ISLANDS on April 1, 2026 at 21:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
91.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 21:01:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.45170, 161.23630
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.1 km
Intermediate
91.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Savo
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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