M4.5 earthquake - 79 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 79 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on 29 Jun 2016, 03:06 UTC at a depth of 43 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.