M4.7 Depth: 39.2 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 81 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 05:17:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 81 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Islands) on September 14, 2025 at 05:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

39.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 05:17:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.99750, 155.75770

Temperature

28.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

39.2 km

39.2 km — shallower than the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Loloru

Distance: 55 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
Takuan Group

Distance: 64 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea
Bagana

Distance: 114 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
Billy Mitchell

Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
Balbi

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
Simbo

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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