M4.9 Depth: 50.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 06:26:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 06:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Makira-Ulawa (Solomon Islands). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

50.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 06:26:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Makira-Ulawa

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.75630, 161.93550

Temperature

28.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

50.8 km

50.8 km — shallower than 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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