M5.8 Depth: 42.0 km

M5.8 Earthquake near Temotu (Solomon Islands)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 19:23:40 UTC Local time: —

M5.8 earthquake near Temotu on Feb 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.8 Earthquake near Temotu (Solomon Islands) · 2026-02-16 19:23:40 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near Temotu (Solomon Islands) on February 16, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 19:23:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Solomon Islands

State

Temotu

City

Temotu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-11.58000, 166.35000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 km — shallower than the regional average (69.8 km)

Regional average: 69.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila716.4 kmS35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Tinakula

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
Motlav

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 453 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.2

M5.22026-02-16 19:23:48 UTC6.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M4.72026-02-20 03:22:35 UTC120.8 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.22026-02-25 09:48:12 UTC121.1 kmTemotu M4.82026-02-27 15:45:28 UTC49.8 kmTemotu M4.62026-02-27 15:45:32 UTC45.7 kmSanta Cruz Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8

Earlier events M≥492

Earlier events M≥536

Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC20.5 km108 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC9.9 kmSanta Cruz Islands M6.32025-08-14 16:22:32 UTC20.5 km108 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.02025-10-25 23:28:06 UTC94.8 kmVanuatu [Sea] M6.02025-10-25 23:28:05 UTC92.9 km197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands

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