M4.9 earthquake — 22 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 22 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands on Sep 28, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.584, 159.546 |
| Time | Sep 28, 13:38 UTC |
| Location | 22 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty5b |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 181 km | Sep 27, 04:59 UTC | 159 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.