M4.4 Depth: 78.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 10:41:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2025 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

78.3 km

UTC time

2025-06-23 10:41:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.33040, 161.59040

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

78.3 km

78.3 km — close to the regional average (67.4 km)

Regional average: 67.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
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