Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 135 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 135 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at Aug 23, 2026, 08:12 UTC, at a depth of 128 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 23, 2026, 08:12 UTC |
| Depth | 128.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.868, 163.084 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 100 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.7 | 200 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.