This is a list of earthquakes in the Solomon Islands. Only earthquakes over magnitude 8 are included unless they result in damage and/or casualties. Earthquakes from other regions that were strongly felt in the area are also be included.
The Australian, Woodlark, Solomon Sea, and Pacific plates are converging at a rate of 97 mm/yr. [1] Subduction of the Australian Plate has also given rise to volcanoes in the region. This region of the world lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where 90 percent of all earthquake and volcanic activity is concentrated. [2]
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are mostly vulnerable to earthquake shaking; predominant vulnerable building types include adobe walls and informal construction. [3]
| Date | Region | Mag. | MMI | Deaths | Injuries | Damage | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-22 | Guadalcanal | 7.0 Mw | VII | 4 | Moderate damage | [4] [5] | |
| 2021-10-15 | Rendova | 6.4 Mw | VI | 1 | Moderate damage | [6] [7] [8] | |
| 2016-12-08 | Makira | 7.8 Mw | VIII | 1 | Major damage/tsunami | [9] [10] | |
| 2013-02-06 | Nendö | 8.0 Mw | VIII | 14 | 17 | Major damage/tsunami | [11] [12] |
| 2012-07-25 | Guadalcanal | 6.4 Mw | VII | Severe damage | [13] | ||
| 2010-01-03 | Rendova | 7.1 Mw | VI | Several | Major damage/tsunami | [14] | |
| 2007-04-01 | Ghizo | 8.1 Mw | VIII | 112 | Major damage/tsunami | [15] [16] | |
| 1997-04-21 | Torba, Vanuatu | 7.7 Mw | VII | Tsunami caused damage in the Solomon Islands | [17] | ||
| 1988-08-10 | Makira | 7.6 Mw | VII | 1 | Tsunami | [18] | |
| 1984-02-07 | Guadalcanal | 7.6 Mw | VIII | Minor damage/Landslides | [19] | ||
| 1983-03-18 | New Britain | 7.6 Mw | VII | Moderate damage/landslides | [20] | ||
| 1977-04-20 | Guadalcanal | 6.7 Mw | VII | 34 | Major damage/tsunami | [21] [22] | |
| 1977-04-21 | Guadalcanal | 7.5 Mw | VII | 18 | 1 | Major damage | [23] [24] |
| 1959-08-17 | Rendova | 7.0 Mw | VI | Major damage | [25] | ||
| 1939-04-30 | Guadalcanal | 7.8 Mw | VII | 12 | Moderate damage/tsunami | [26] [27] | |
| 1931-10-03 | Makira | 7.8 Mw | VI | 50 | Major damage/tsunami | [28] [29] | |
Note: The inclusion criteria for adding events are based on WikiProject Earthquakes' notability guideline that was developed for stand alone articles. The principles described also apply to lists. In summary, only damaging, injurious, or deadly events should be recorded.
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