M4.7 Depth: 47.4 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-06-15 09:46:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2025 at 09:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

47.4 km

UTC time

2025-06-15 09:46:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.74140, 161.81150

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47.4 km

47.4 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

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Kavachi

Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands

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