July 17: Earthquake measuring 5.1 shakes region close to Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Published Jul 17, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Kirakira on Friday around midnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 13:27 UTC (00:27 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 16 km northwest of Kirakira and occurred at a depth of 66 km.

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If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey