6 Aug 2026, 13:42 UTC · Aug 6, 9:42 AM ET

M5.1 earthquake 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands at Aug 6, 9:42 AM ET, 67 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.1 mww
Time6 Aug 2026, 13:42 UTC
Location-8.048°, 158.627° – 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
Depth67.2 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000tik6
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands earthquake?

Magnitude 5.1 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 67 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M5.1 earthquake 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands