M5.2 Earthquake 83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 7, 2022
2022-05-07 16:25:33 UTC (2022-05-07) · approx. 3:25 AM UTC+11 local
On May 7, 2022 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 88.1 km and coordinates -10.1580°, 161.2237°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent 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
161.2237°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 83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on May 7, 2022 at 16:25 UTC had a depth of 88.1 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.1580°, 161.2237°, which is 83 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h7sz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 7, 2022). M5.2 Earthquake 83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 7, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h7sz/