M5.1 Earthquake 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands — August 6, 2026
2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:42 AM UTC+11 local
On August 6, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 54.3 km and coordinates -8.0025°, 158.5995°. This earthquake was detected by 77 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.5995°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Buala, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on August 6, 2026 at 13:42 UTC had a depth of 54.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.0025°, 158.5995°, which is 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tik6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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