Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 recorded close to Kirakira, Solomon Islands on Dec. 21

Published Dec 21, 2025

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Kirakira Sunday morning.

At 17:10 UTC (04:10 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 19 km, with its epicenter approximately 131 km west of Kirakira.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey