The Solomon Islands sit on an active convergent boundary that regularly produces large earthquakes. This page pulls real records for Solomon Islands: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Solomon Islands.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Solomon Islands - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Solomon Islands - FAQ
Is Solomon Islands at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 132 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 389 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.1 in 2007.
What was the biggest earthquake in Solomon Islands?
The strongest earthquake on record near Solomon Islands is M8.1, in 2007 (2007 Solomon Islands Earthquake), from USGS.
Does Solomon Islands get tsunamis?
Yes - 29 tsunamis since 1926 (most recently 2022) within 389 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 52 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Solomon Islands?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.