M5.2 Earthquake 135 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 11:23:02 UTC (2026-06-27) · approx. 10:23 PM UTC+11 local
On June 27, 2026 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 135 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.5756°, 163.1482°. This earthquake was detected by 49 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, 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.
Earthquake Details
163.1482°E
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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 135 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on June 27, 2026 at 11:23 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.5756°, 163.1482°, which is 135 km E 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t8ny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 27, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 135 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — June 27, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8ny/