M4.6 Depth: 47.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-22 12:04:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOLOMON ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
47.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 12:04:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.65330, 161.53330
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.4 km
Shallow
47.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Savo
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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