Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands at Apr 16, 2026, 20:17 UTC, at a depth of 91 km. The epicentre was 142 km (88 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 16, 2026, 20:17 UTC |
| Depth | 90.5 km |
| Coordinates | -8.566, 158.970 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.