M4.7 Earthquake 111 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands — June 10, 2025
2025-06-10 21:34:38 UTC (2025-06-10) · approx. 8:34 AM UTC+11 local
On June 10, 2025 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 111 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -10.1113°, 160.6988°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
160.6988°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Honiara, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 111 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands on June 10, 2025 at 21:34 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.1113°, 160.6988°, which is 111 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qjgj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 10, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 111 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands — June 10, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qjgj/