M5.2 Earthquake 124 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — August 23, 2026
2026-08-23 08:12:38 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 7:12 PM UTC+11 local
On August 23, 2026 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 124 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 120.3 km and coordinates -10.9015°, 162.9618°. This earthquake was detected by 67 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
162.9618°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 124 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on August 23, 2026 at 08:12 UTC had a depth of 120.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.9015°, 162.9618°, which is 124 km ESE 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: us6000tmxn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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