M 4.7 earthquake near 104 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred about 104 kilometers west-northwest of Kirakira in the Solomon Islands, which is a moderate-sized tremor that can be felt by people in the area. Earthquakes of this strength in the Solomon Islands are relatively common due to the region's location on active tectonic plate boundaries, though they rarely cause significant damage unless they strike near populated areas or trigger secondary hazards like landslides.
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