Signal · Earthquake · 27 Oct, 02:02 UTC
M4.9 earthquake: 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
M4.9
mb magnitude
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at 02:02 UTC on 27 Oct 2026, according to the USGS. 3 other earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 and above hit within 500 km in the last 30 days; the strongest was M6.4, 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands, on 9 Nov 2026. The nearest city OrbitalSpace tracks is Honiara, Solomon Islands, 203 km away.
Event
- Origin time
- 02:02 UTC
- 27 Oct 2026
- Coordinates
- 10.67° S, 161.32° E
- Depth
- Significance
- Felt reports
- PAGER alert
- Review status
- Network
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Nearest tracked city
Within 500 km, last 30 days
3 other quakes nearby, the strongest M6.4.
Magnitude 4.5 and above from the USGS monthly feed.