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Recent Earthquakes in Solomon Islands

1 earthquake today, 2 in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days, most recently 13 hours ago.

Today
1
Last 7 days
2
Last 30 days
8
Strongest recent
M 5.2
Most recent
13 hours ago

The Solomon Islands sit on an active convergent boundary that regularly produces large earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Solomon Islands - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Solomon Islands, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Solomon Islands - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Solomon Islands

Show the full list of 8 recent earthquakes

Did people in Solomon Islands feel recent earthquakes?

No community-felt earthquakes reported in Solomon Islands in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.

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Earthquakes in Solomon Islands: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Solomon Islands today?

Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Solomon Islands in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 4.7 near 150 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Solomon Islands yesterday?

No earthquakes were recorded in or near Solomon Islands in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Solomon Islands this week (last 7 days)?

2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Solomon Islands in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Solomon Islands in the last 30 days?

8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Solomon Islands in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.2.

Are there earthquakes in Solomon Islands?

Yes. Solomon Islands is seismically active - 8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Solomon Islands in the last 30 days. The Solomon Islands sit on an active convergent boundary that regularly produces large earthquakes.

What was the most recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?

The most recent earthquake in Solomon Islands was a magnitude 4.7 event near 150 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands at a depth of 187 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Solomon Islands?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Solomon Islands feed was magnitude 5.2, located near SOLOMON ISLANDS.

Is Solomon Islands in an earthquake zone?

The Solomon Islands sit on an active convergent boundary that regularly produces large earthquakes.

How many earthquakes does Solomon Islands get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Solomon Islands's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 8 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. The Solomon Islands sit on an active convergent boundary that regularly produces large earthquakes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Solomon Islands?

Major undersea earthquakes near Solomon Islands can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/solomon-islands for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Solomon Islands.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Solomon Islands?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Solomon Islands, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Solomon Islands?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Solomon Islands: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Solomon Islands?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Solomon Islands on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Solomon Islands recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Solomon Islands was magnitude 5.2 near SOLOMON ISLANDS. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Get earthquake alerts for Solomon Islands

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.