Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 22 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 22 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at Jul 17, 2026, 13:27 UTC, at a depth of 76 km. The epicentre was 212 km (132 mi) ESE of Malango.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 17, 2026, 13:27 UTC |
| Depth | 75.7 km |
| Coordinates | -10.353, 161.744 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.2 | 58 km SSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 84 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 64 km | |
| 4.7 | 12 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 58 km | |
| 4.2 | 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.3 | 56 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 37 km S of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 60 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.