M4.9 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 09:10:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands) on October 13, 2025 at 09:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

105.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-13 09:10:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Makira-Ulawa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.27450, 161.28680

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

105 km

105 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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