Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · Solomon Islands

First tracked 8 August 2026 · Last updated 8 August 2026

M4.6

Magnitude

75 km

Depth

18,991

Population exposed

20 thousand in MMI>=III

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake occurred 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 75 km. An estimated 18,991 people were exposed to the shaking. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed