Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 149 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 149 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands at Apr 1, 2026, 16:55 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 255 km (159 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 1, 2026, 16:55 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.808, 158.278 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 126 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.