M4.3 Earthquake 56 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — July 29, 2026
2026-07-29 18:42:09 UTC (2026-07-29) · approx. 5:42 AM UTC+11 local
On July 29, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 56 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 113.7 km and coordinates -10.4794°, 161.4033°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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161.4033°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 56 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 29, 2026 at 18:42 UTC had a depth of 113.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thua). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 56 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — July 29, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thua/