Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 121 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands at Jun 5, 2026, 18:52 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 216 km (134 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jun 5, 2026, 18:52 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.096, 158.490 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 136 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.