Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands
No events have been recorded in the Solomon Islands in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. The Solomon Islands sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Solomon Islands in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 5.0 and the average focal depth 52 km. 4 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the Solomon Islands in this period was a magnitude 5.2 event near Gizo, Solomon Islands on 15 December 2024, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Honiara (2).
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake at 102 km beneath Honiara, Solomon Islands on 06 January 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in the Solomon Islands
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Honiara, Solomon Islands | 79.9 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Honiara, Solomon Islands | 101.6 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Panguna, Solomon Islands | 17.6 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Gizo, Solomon Islands | 10.0 | Solomon Islands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in the Solomon Islands?
4 earthquakes are recorded in the Solomon Islands in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 4 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Solomon Islands?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.2 event near Gizo, Solomon Islands on 15 December 2024.
Is the Solomon Islands at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for the Solomon Islands shows 4 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands by month
Event counts for the Solomon Islands reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.