Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 66 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands at Jun 6, 2026, 00:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 175 km (109 mi) NW of Nggosi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jun 6, 2026, 00:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.158, 158.984 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 5.1 | 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.8 | 121 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.