M5.7 earthquake 20 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 20 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands at May 16, 11:17 AM ET, 32 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 5 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.7 mww |
| Time | 16 May 2026, 15:17 UTC |
| Location | -8.620°, 160.815° – 20 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Felt reports | 5 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 5.9 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us6000sy8k |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 55 km SSE of Auki, Solomon Islands | May 8, 7:53 AM 161 d ago | 35 km | – |
| 4.3 | 2 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands | May 16, 11:52 AM 153 d ago | 72 km | – |
| 4.3 | 37 km SSW of Auki, Solomon Islands | Mar 24, 1:18 PM 206 d ago | 76 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 20 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands earthquake?
Magnitude 5.7 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 32 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 5.9 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
5 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.8.
Were there aftershocks?
1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.3.
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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.