M5.20 Earthquake – 135 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands

14 September 2026, 16:15 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 135 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands on 14 September 2026, 16:15 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mb)
Location
135 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
Date & time
14 September 2026, 16:15 UTC
Coordinates
-8.9454, 157.7415
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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