Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 55 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 55 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands at May 8, 2026, 11:53 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 91 km (57 mi) ENE of Malango.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 11:53 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.244, 160.863 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 123 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.3 | 97 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 103 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 2 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 5.7 | 20 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 32 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.