M4.8 Depth: 159.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Temotu (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 15:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Temotu (Solomon Islands) on February 27, 2026 at 15:45 UTC. At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

159.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 15:45:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Temotu

City

Temotu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-11.80240, 166.74700

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

159.8 km

159.8 km — deeper than 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

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