Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kola'a
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kola'a, Honiara, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 47 km (29 mi) WSW of Kola'a, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year14
- Last 5 years150
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kola'a
31 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kola'a in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kola'a
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kola'a, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kola'a today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kola'a in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kola'a?
Over the last five years there were 150 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kola'a, an average of 30 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 53% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kola'a in five years?
A magnitude 7.0 on Nov 22, 2022, 02:03 UTC, 58 km (36 mi) SW of Kola'a, at a depth of 14 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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