Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands — August 2025
6 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during August 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 4 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 36 km.
The month's largest event in the Solomon Islands was a magnitude 6.3 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands on 14 August 2025 at 16:22 UTC. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake radiates roughly 42,502 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the the Solomon Islands monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 3 in the magnitude 5 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
Activity peaked on 30 August, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.3 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 14 August at 31 km; M5.5 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 30 August at 52 km; M5.1 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 30 August at 56 km.
That is close to the 6 events the Solomon Islands averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Solomon Islands, August 2025
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 31.0 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 5.5 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 51.9 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 56.3 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Buala, Solomon Islands | 10.0 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 10.0 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 56.8 | Solomon Islands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Solomon Islands in August 2025?
6 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during August 2025, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Solomon Islands in August 2025?
A magnitude 6.3 event near Lata, Solomon Islands on 14 August 2025.
Other months in the Solomon Islands
Magnitudes for August 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.