M5.0 earthquake - 140 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
1179 d ago · 25 Jul 2023, 19:30 UTC 140 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
What happened
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 140 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on 25 Jul 2023, 19:30 UTC at a depth of 48 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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