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M4.9 Depth: 106.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Solomon Islands

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

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Solomon Islands. At around 106 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 21:01:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-10.35000, 161.49000
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 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: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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