Earthquakes in Solomon Islands

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1

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 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 68.0 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 ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
2 days ago
2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC
5.1mww
110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
-8.002°, 158.600°
54.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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.
2026-07-28
2026-07-28 19:28:08 UTC
5.0mb
82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
-10.926°, 161.331°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands with origin time 19:28 UTC on July 28, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-07-17
2026-07-17 13:27:41 UTC
5.1mb
14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
-10.357°, 161.833°
68.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 17, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-07-17
2026-07-17 06:55:15 UTC
4.6mb
56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands
-9.321°, 159.373°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 17, 2026, Solomon Islands registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands at 06:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 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+)96
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1

110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands

2 days ago

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 96 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 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 110 km W of Buala, 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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