Disasters · Earthquake

M4.8 · Solomon Islands

First tracked 14 August 2026 · Last updated 14 August 2026

M4.8

Magnitude

70 km

Depth

37,578

Population exposed

40 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M4.8 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands at a depth of 70 km, with an estimated population exposure of 37,578 and one felt report.

Sources

Source: GDACS & USGS · figures modelled · Reviewed