M4.8 Earthquake 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands — June 5, 2026
2026-06-05 18:52:35 UTC (2026-06-05) · approx. 5:52 AM UTC+11 local
On June 5, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -8.0956°, 158.4904°. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.4904°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Buala, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on June 5, 2026 at 18:52 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.0956°, 158.4904°, which is 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sqyt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 5, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands — June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqyt/