Seismic Activity in Solomon Islands
Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.
Earthquakes in Solomon Islands
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Solomon Islands
Over the past 30 days, Solomon Islands has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 69.8 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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.
Showing 4 of 4
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-08-14 20:23:53 UTC | 4.8mb | 15 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.412°, 161.786° | 69.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 15 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands with origin time 20:23 UTC on August 14, 2026. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-06 2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC | 5.1mww | 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.002°, 158.600° | 54.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 6, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Solomon Islands over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-03 2026-08-03 17:37:35 UTC | 4.2mb | 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.359°, 161.832° | 65.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 3, 2026, Solomon Islands registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at 17:37 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 19:28:09 UTC | 5.0mb | 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.901°, 161.318° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 28, 2026 at 19:28 UTC. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M5.0 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 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)100
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1
110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
2026-08-06
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 100 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Solomon Islands?
In the past 30 days, 4 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 5.1 event that occurred 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.
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