Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.6 earthquake 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands at Jun 12, 2026, 14:20 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 145 km (90 mi) WNW of Nggosi.

Details

Magnitude	4.6 mb
Time	Jun 12, 2026, 14:20 UTC
Depth	35.0 km
Coordinates	-9.027, 158.666
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
5.1	159 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	72 km / 44 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 2, 04:44 UTC
4.3	136 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	89 km / 55 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 29, 18:19 UTC
4.8	167 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	63 km / 39 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 27, 04:59 UTC
5.0	136 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	99 km / 62 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 14, 16:15 UTC
4.1	125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands	71 km / 44 mi	depth 134 km	Sep 8, 18:55 UTC
4.4	166 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	69 km / 43 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 8, 04:37 UTC
4.8	178 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	55 km / 34 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 31, 20:00 UTC
4.6	56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands	83 km / 52 mi	depth 10 km	Jul 17, 06:55 UTC
4.5	122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands	15 km / 9 mi	depth 35 km	Jun 17, 00:02 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.