Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes near Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 28

Published Aug 11, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Kirakira on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 19:28 UTC (06:28 local time). The epicenter was approximately 82 km southwest of Kirakira, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey