M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Western (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 20:00:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Western (Solomon Islands) on August 31, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 20:00:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Western

City

Western

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-9.01540, 158.15580

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (67.4 km)

Regional average: 67.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.

Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Australia · about 28 km away

Volcanoes nearby

New Georgia at 8.9°S

Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
Kavachi

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
Coleman Seamount

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
Kana Keoki

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
Savo

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
Simbo

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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