M4.5 earthquake — 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands on Sep 24, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.658, 159.542 |
| Time | Sep 24, 15:37 UTC |
| Location | 57 km S of Buala, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyve |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 103 km | Sep 28, 13:38 UTC | 22 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands |
| M5.1 | 170 km | Oct 2, 04:44 UTC | 159 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.