M4.7 Depth: 90.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G. (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 11:31:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G. (Solomon Islands). At around 91 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

90.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 11:31:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Western

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.99350, 155.74770

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

90.6 km

90.6 km — deeper than the regional average (67.4 km)

Regional average: 67.4 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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