M5.5 earthquake - 131 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
1642 d ago · 18 Apr 2022, 23:33 UTC 131 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
What happened
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 131 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on 18 Apr 2022, 23:33 UTC at a depth of 12 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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