Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.8 earthquake 178 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 178 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands at Aug 31, 2026, 20:00 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 198 km (123 mi) WNW of Nggosi.

Details

Magnitude	4.8 mb
Time	Aug 31, 2026, 20:00 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-9.043, 158.161
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	20 km / 12 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 2, 04:44 UTC
4.3	136 km ESE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	46 km / 29 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 29, 18:19 UTC
4.8	167 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	12 km / 8 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 27, 04:59 UTC
5.0	136 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	45 km / 28 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 14, 16:15 UTC
4.1	125 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands	79 km / 49 mi	depth 134 km	Sep 8, 18:55 UTC
4.4	166 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands	14 km / 9 mi	depth 10 km	Sep 8, 04:37 UTC

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