M4.6 Depth: 15.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 11:00:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2025 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOLOMON ISLANDS (Solomon Islands). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

15.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-06 11:00:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

City

Guadalcanal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.85330, 160.08550

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.7 km

15.7 km — shallower than the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 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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Kavachi

Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
Coleman Seamount

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Kana Keoki

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Simbo

Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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