Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 99 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 99 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands at Jan 20, 2026, 13:45 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 192 km (120 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 20, 2026, 13:45 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.202, 158.688 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 136 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 91 km | |
| 4.5 | 149 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 88 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 101 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.