M4.6 earthquake — 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands on Jul 17, 2026 at 06:55 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.321, 159.373 |
| Time | Jul 17, 06:55 UTC |
| Location | 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2pq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 279 km | Jul 28, 19:28 UTC | 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.