M4.9 Depth: 102.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 73 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 09:10:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 73 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands) on October 13, 2025 at 09:10 UTC. At around 103 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

102.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-13 09:10:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.30710, 161.26270

Temperature

26.3°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

102.9 km

102.9 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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