Earthquake

M 4.9 earthquake, 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-09-28 13:38 UTC

Magnitude: M 4.9 (mb)
Depth: 10 km

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-10-08 16:13 UTC

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Nearest indexed city: Honiara, Solomon Islands · 45 km
People nearby: 56,000 in 1 town or city within 200 km. Proximity, not people affected. Source: GeoNames indexed cities.

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Citation & source notes

Origin time: 2026-09-28 13:38 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-08 16:13 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 4.9 earthquake, 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
10 km deep
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Revised by USGS
Origin time: 2026-09-28 13:38 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-08 16:13 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000ty5b

Natural Disaster Map: https://naturaldisastermap.com/event/q-us6000ty5b
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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 4.9 (mb)
Depth: 10 km
Origin time: 2026-09-28 13:38 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS
Last revised: 2026-10-08 16:13 UTC

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