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Earthquakes in Solomon Islands
In the last 30 days, 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Solomon Islands; the largest was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 99 km SE of Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands on 6 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 3
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 12
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | 23 km NW of Malango, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | 120 km SE of Noro, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.6mb | 145 km SE of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6mww | 99 km SE of Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 5.1mww | 111 km SE of Noro, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.9mb | 23 km NW of Malango, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.9mb | 120 km SE of Noro, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.8mb | 93 km W of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.8mb | Lata, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.8mb | 140 km SE of Noro, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.6mb | 145 km SE of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 54 km ESE of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 4.3mb | 32 km ESE of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Solomon Islands.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Solomon Islands?
In the last 30 days, 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Solomon Islands, 3 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 99 km SE of Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands on 6 Sep 2026, at a depth of 40 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Solomon Islands since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on 1 Apr 2007 (2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Solomon Islands?
58% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Solomon Islands in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Solomon Islands?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.