Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.3 earthquake 144 km SSE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 144 km SSE of Gizo, Solomon Islands at Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 285 km (177 mi) W of Nggosi.

Details

Magnitude	4.3 mb
Time	Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-9.312, 157.328
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
5.1	159 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	87 km / 54 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 2, 04:44 UTC
4.3	136 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	96 km / 59 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 29, 18:19 UTC
4.8	167 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	94 km / 58 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 27, 04:59 UTC
5.0	136 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	64 km / 40 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 14, 16:15 UTC
4.4	166 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	84 km / 52 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 8, 04:37 UTC
4.8	178 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	96 km / 60 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 31, 20:00 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.