5.7
114 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands
2026-02-16 19:23:39 UTC (2 days ago)
green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
5.7 mww
Depth
40.0 km
Shallow
Location
-11.5860°N
166.3708°E
166.3708°E
Intensity (MMI)
4.3
Moderate
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000s9k6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
500
Stations Used
78
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
3.922°
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 19:48:18 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 5.7 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.
Shallow depth (40.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.
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