M4.6 Depth: 78.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Western (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 22:11:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Western (Solomon Islands). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. 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

M4.6

Depth

78.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 22:11:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Western

City

Western

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.99310, 155.52890

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

78.9 km

78.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.

Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Solomon Sea · about 55 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 54 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
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Bagana

Distance: 102 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
Billy Mitchell

Distance: 106 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
Balbi

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
Simbo

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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