Earthquakes in Solomon Islands

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -9.65°, 160.16°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Solomon Islands

Over the past 30 days, Solomon Islands has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 6 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 80.9 km. All 7 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.2 event near 139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at 10.0 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.1 near 100 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 11:23:02 UTC	5.2mww	139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.655°, 163.181°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 27, 2026 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Solomon Islands over the past 30 days. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -10.655°, 163.181°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 00:03:23 UTC	5.1mb	100 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.609°, 162.828°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 100 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on June 27, 2026 at 00:03 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -10.609°N, 162.828°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 00:02:24 UTC	4.5mb	122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands -9.078°, 158.795°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands at 00:02 UTC on June 17, 2026. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -9.078°, 158.795°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 14:20:45 UTC	4.7mb	135 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.980°, 158.690°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 12, 2026, Solomon Islands registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 135 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands at 14:20 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -8.980°, 158.690°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-06 2026-06-06 08:52:05 UTC	4.6mb	44 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.343°, 161.532°	80.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 08:52 UTC on June 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 44 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. At 80.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -10.343°N, 161.532°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-06 2026-06-06 00:09:06 UTC	4.5mb	66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.158°, 158.984°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on June 6, 2026, with origin time 00:09 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -8.158°, 158.984°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 18:52:35 UTC	4.8mb	121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.096°, 158.490°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands with origin time 18:52 UTC on June 5, 2026. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -8.096°, 158.490°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days7

2026 (M2.5+)89

Largest (30 Days)

M5.2

139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

2026-06-27

Largest in 2026

M6.2

170 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

2026-03-06

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands sit on a complex tectonic boundary experiencing frequent earthquakes and tsunamis from nearby subduction zones.

Solomon Islands Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Solomon Islands has recorded 89 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Solomon Islands in 2026 was a magnitude 6.2 event near Kirakira, Solomon Islands.

Seismic Activity in Solomon Islands

Over the past 30 days, there have been 7 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Solomon Islands?

In the past 30 days, 7 earthquakes have been recorded in the Solomon Islands region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?

The largest recent earthquake in the Solomon Islands area was a magnitude 5.2 event that occurred 139 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Solomon Islands?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.