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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
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Magnitude5.1
Location110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
Depth54.348 km
Time (UTC)Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:11 GMT
Coordinates-8.002, 158.600

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:11 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 54.348 kilometers, near -8.00, 158.60.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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