Earthquakes in the Solomon Islands — January 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during January 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 111 km.
The month's largest event in the Solomon Islands was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands on 19 January 2026 at 17:01 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 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 3 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 19 January at 82 km; M4.6 near Lata, Solomon Islands on 07 January at 141 km.
That is 68% below the 6 events the Solomon Islands averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Solomon Islands, January 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 81.6 | Solomon Islands | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Lata, Solomon Islands | 141.3 | Solomon Islands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Solomon Islands in January 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in the Solomon Islands during January 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Solomon Islands in January 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Lata, Solomon Islands on 19 January 2026.
Other months in the Solomon Islands
Magnitudes for January 2026 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.