Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 14 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at Aug 3, 2026, 17:37 UTC, at a depth of 66 km. The epicentre was 221 km (137 mi) ESE of Malango.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 3, 2026, 17:37 UTC |
| Depth | 65.7 km |
| Coordinates | -10.359, 161.832 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.2 | 58 km SSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 84 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 64 km | |
| 4.7 | 12 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 58 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.