Latest earthquakes near Solomon Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Solomon Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Solomon Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Solomon Islands, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Solomon Islands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Solomon Islands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Solomon Islands and elsewhere.
Apr 13, 2024 02:59AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea 134km from Honiara (Solomon Islands) on Saturday Night.
Solomon Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Solomon Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 140 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Solomon Islands roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Solomon Islands in 2016. A total of 376 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Solomon Islands that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Solomon Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Solomon Islands during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1153 | 82.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 226 | 16.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 1.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Solomon Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Solomon Islands occurred on Dec 9, 2016 04:38 local time (Pacific/Guadalcanal timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-east of Honiara, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Solomon Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 30, 1939 13:55, 52 kilometers (32 mi) south-east of Honiara. It is the strongest earthquake near Solomon Islands in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Solomon Islands in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Solomon Islands.
Earthquakes by region of Solomon Islands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Solomon Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Solomon Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Solomon Islands?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Solomon Islands on the night of April 13, 2024 at 02:59 local time (Pacific/Guadalcanal). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south-east of Honiara at a depth of 42km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Solomon Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Solomon Islands?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Solomon Islands on the afternoon of April 30, 1939 at 13:55 local time (Pacific/Guadalcanal). The center of this earthquake was located 52km south-southwest of Honiara at a depth of 15km under water in the Solomon Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Solomon Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Solomon Islands?
In the past 10 years, 1402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Solomon Islands. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
