Disasters · Earthquake

M5.6 · Solomon Islands

First tracked 6 September 2026 · Last updated 7 September 2026

M5.6

Magnitude

39 km

Depth

3,852

Population exposed

4 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.6 earthquake occurred 93 km southeast of Kirakira in the Solomon Islands at a depth of 39 km. The PAGER alert is green, with an estimated population exposure of 3,852 and one felt report.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed