Update: Earthquake jolts region close to Buala, Solomon Islands on Aug. 6 – 5.1 magnitude reported

Published Aug 22, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Buala around midnight Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 13:42 UTC (00:42 local time), was centered approximately 106 km west of Buala. It occurred at a depth of 67 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey