M4.8 Depth: 56.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 51 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 09:26:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 51 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands). With a focal depth of about 57 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

56.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-04 09:26:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.48720, 162.39370

Temperature

27.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

56.8 km

56.8 km — close to 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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Savo

Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
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Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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