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Latest earthquakes near Honiara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Honiara, Solomon Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Honiara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Honiara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Honiara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Honiara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Honiara and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2023 02:51PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea 205km from Honiara (Solomon Islands).
Nov 7, 2023 06:47PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 152km from Honiara (Solomon Islands).
Nov 7, 2023 06:30PM
Significant M5.4 FORESHOCK struck on Tuesday Evening in the South Pacific Ocean 160km from Honiara (Solomon Islands).
Oct 28, 2023 04:31PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck 175km from Honiara in Solomon Islands.
Oct 26, 2023 01:37AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea near Honiara (Solomon Islands).
Sep 13, 2023 10:36PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Honiara in Solomon Islands.
Honiara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Honiara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 146 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Honiara roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Honiara in 2016. A total of 376 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Honiara 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 Honiara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Honiara 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 | 1204 | 82.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 234 | 15.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 23 | 1.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Honiara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Honiara 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 Honiara 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 Honiara in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Honiara 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 Honiara.
Nearest earthquakes from Honiara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Honiara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Honiara.
When was the last earthquake in Honiara?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Honiara on the afternoon of December 2, 2023 at 14:51 local time (Pacific/Guadalcanal). The center of this earthquake was located 205km west-northwest of Honiara at a depth of 160km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Honiara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Honiara?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Honiara 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 Honiara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Honiara?
In the past 10 years, 1463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Honiara. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
