M5.0 Earthquake 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — July 28, 2026
2026-07-28 19:28:08 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:28 AM UTC+11 local
On July 28, 2026 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.9261°, 161.3309°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.3309°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 28, 2026 at 19:28 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 -10.9261°, 161.3309°, which is 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgg2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 28, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgg2/