M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Western (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 14:20:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Western (Solomon Islands) on June 12, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 14:20:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Western

City

Western

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-9.02000, 158.68000

Temperature

27.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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