Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands Today
Earthquakes recorded in the Solomon Islands and offshore, according to USGS.
Last updated: Oct 18, 10:44 PM UTC
Last 24 hours
0
Last 7 days
0
Last 30 days
16
Largest (30 days)
M6.2
Oct 11, 02:07 PM UTC
Recorded in the Solomon Islands and its surroundings in the last 30 days: 16 earthquakes, of which 0 earthquakes in the last 7 days and 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on Oct 11, 02:07 PM UTC near Panguna, Papua New Guinea · 79 km SSE.
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Showing the 16 most recent records. Times are in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6.2 | 53 km | Panguna, Papua New Guinea · 79 km SSE | USGS | |
| M5.1 | 10 km | Gizo, Solomon Islands · 159 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 35 km | Panguna, Papua New Guinea · 97 km S | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 49 km S | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 194 km SE | USGS | |
| M5.1 | 10 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 182 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Gizo, Solomon Islands · 136 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Malango, Solomon Islands · 20 km NW | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Panguna, Papua New Guinea · 117 km SSE | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 191 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 55 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Gizo, Solomon Islands · 167 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 224 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 144 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Buala, Solomon Islands · 57 km S | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 201 km SSE | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 51 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 109 km W | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Lata, Solomon Islands · 156 km S | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in the Solomon Islands today?
No. As of Oct 18, 10:44 PM UTC, no earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands in the last 24 hours. The most recent recorded earthquake was M6.2 at Oct 11, 02:07 PM UTC.
Where does the earthquake data for Solomon Islands come from?
Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands are taken from USGS. Magnitudes and locations may change as the agency revises its solutions. In an emergency, follow the announcements of official authorities.
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