Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 88 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 88 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands at Mar 21, 2026, 22:25 UTC, at a depth of 101 km. The epicentre was 155 km (96 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 21, 2026, 22:25 UTC |
| Depth | 101.5 km |
| Coordinates | -8.498, 158.876 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 167 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.8 | 178 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 122 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 137 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 91 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.