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M5.1 Depth: 54.3 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Isabel (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Isabel on Aug 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Isabel (Solomon Islands) · 2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Isabel (Solomon Islands). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
54.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 13:42:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Solomon Islands
State
Isabel
City
Isabel
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.00250, 158.59950
Temperature
27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.3 km
Shallow
54.3 km
54.3 km — shallower than the regional average (68.4 km)
Regional average: 68.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Australia · about 149 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nggosi215.2 kmSE26'009

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Volcanoes nearby

  • New Georgia at 8.9°S
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -240 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kavachi
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -20 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Solomon Islands
  • Savo
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 455 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Solomon Islands
  • Coleman Seamount
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -717 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Kana Keoki
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -700 m ·Solomon Islands
  • Simbo
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.310.0 km33.5 km
RESIFM5.110.0 km31.5 km
USGSM5.154.3 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.358.0 km3.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥415
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12026-06-05 18:52:36 UTC3.4 kmSolomon Islands M5.12025-08-04 03:54:13 UTC149.1 kmSOLOMON ISLANDS M5.02026-06-05 18:52:36 UTC9.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Port Moresby (Monde) M5.02025-03-21 19:28:19 UTC105.3 km57 km SSW of Buala, Solomon Islands M4.92025-04-10 17:16:35 UTC8.9 km119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands

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