Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 40 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 40 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands at Jan 30, 2026, 22:57 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. The epicentre was 58 km (36 mi) W of Nggosi. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 30, 2026, 22:57 UTC |
| Depth | 9.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.510, 159.403 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| 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 | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 35 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.2 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 36 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 34 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 33 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.