M5.10 Earthquake – 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
6 August 2026, 13:42 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on 6 August 2026, 13:42 UTC, at a depth of 54.4 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.10 (mww)
- Location
- 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
- Date & time
- 6 August 2026, 13:42 UTC
- Coordinates
- -8.0025, 158.5995
- Depth
- 54.35 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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