Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands — November 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during November 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 46 km.
The month's largest event in the Solomon Islands was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands on 20 November 2025 at 15:55 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the the Solomon Islands monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 7 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 20 November at 45 km; M4.7 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 05 November at 73 km; M4.4 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 15 November at 10 km.
That is 36% below the 6 events the Solomon Islands averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Solomon Islands, November 2025
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 44.8 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 73.2 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 10.0 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 56.3 | Solomon Islands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Solomon Islands in November 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during November 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Solomon Islands in November 2025?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Lata, Solomon Islands on 20 November 2025.
Other months in the Solomon Islands
Magnitudes for November 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.