M5.2 Earthquake 88 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 23, 2025
2025-10-23 05:20:39 UTC (2025-10-23) · approx. 4:20 PM UTC+11 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On October 23, 2025 at 05:20 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 88 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 71.4 km and coordinates -10.2765°, 161.1285°. This earthquake was detected by 95 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 417, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
161.1285°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 88 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on October 23, 2025 at 05:20 UTC had a depth of 71.4 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.2765°, 161.1285°, which is 88 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ritz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 23, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 88 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 23, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ritz/