M5.8 intermediate-depth earthquake — 40 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Date/Time (UTC): Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:02:58 GMT

Magnitude: 5.8 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 32 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: -10.6438°N, 161.5999°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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