Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 16 km SW of Honiara, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 16 km SW of Honiara, Solomon Islands at Jan 15, 2026, 03:41 UTC, at a depth of 57 km. The epicentre was 14 km (9 mi) SW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 15, 2026, 03:41 UTC |
| Depth | 56.8 km |
| Coordinates | -9.533, 159.839 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 35 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 76 km ESE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km SE of Honiara, Solomon Islands | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km SSW of Auki, Solomon Islands | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 5.1 | 36 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 34 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 33 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 9 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.