M4.9 earthquake - 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 20 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands on 28 Sept 2026, 13:38 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Tandai, about 44 km away in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands.