M4.1 Depth: 99.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 86 km SE of Kieta, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 14:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 86 km SE of Kieta, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Islands). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

99.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-20 14:02:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.86050, 156.06560

Temperature

27.0°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

99 km

99 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 62 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
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Bagana

Distance: 125 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
Billy Mitchell

Distance: 126 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
Balbi

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
Simbo

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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