M4.6 Depth: 82.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:52:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands) on May 30, 2025 at 04:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

82.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 04:52:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.75220, 162.53330

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

82 km

82 km — close to the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 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: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
Tinakula

Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

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