M4.9 Earthquake 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 27, 2026
2026-10-27 02:02:55 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:02 PM UTC+11 local
On October 27, 2026 at 02:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -10.6683°, 161.3189°. This earthquake was detected by 35 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.3189°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on October 27, 2026 at 02:02 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.6683°, 161.3189°, which is 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tte4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 27, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 27, 2026. Retrieved October 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tte4/