16 Dec 2025, 09:18 UTC · Dec 16, 4:18 AM ET

M5.2 earthquake 213 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 213 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at Dec 16, 4:18 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.2 mww
Time16 Dec 2025, 09:18 UTC
Location-11.693°, 163.416° – 213 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rv8z
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 213 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands earthquake?

Magnitude 5.2 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M5.2 earthquake 213 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands