How often does Solomon Islands have earthquakes?

Solomon Islands recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 30.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?

The largest earthquake in Solomon Islands in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.0 near 18 km SW of Malango, Solomon Islands.

When was the last major earthquake in Solomon Islands?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Solomon Islands was a magnitude 5.6 near 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Sep 12, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

EARTHQUAKES · SOLOMON ISLANDS

Solomon Islands Earthquakes

Recent and significant earthquakes in Solomon Islands, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recent earthquake history

Solomon Islands has recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM7.018 km SW of Malango, Solomon Islands · Nov 22, 2022

Most recent M5.0+M5.693 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands · Sep 6, 2026

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Solomon Islands

Notable earthquakes in Solomon Islands (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M7.0	18 km SW of Malango, Solomon Islands	Nov 22, 2022
M6.4	148 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands	Oct 15, 2021
M6.3	115 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands	Aug 14, 2025
M6.2	170 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands	Mar 6, 2026
M6.1	55 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands	May 21, 2023
M6.1	77 km E of Lata, Solomon Islands	Nov 25, 2021

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How often does Solomon Islands have earthquakes?: Solomon Islands recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 30.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?: The largest earthquake in Solomon Islands in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.0 near 18 km SW of Malango, Solomon Islands.
When was the last major earthquake in Solomon Islands?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Solomon Islands was a magnitude 5.6 near 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

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About earthquakes in Solomon Islands

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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