M4.7 earthquake — 12 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 12 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on Aug 14, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 58 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 57.8 km |
| Coordinates | -10.458, 161.810 |
| Time | Aug 14, 20:23 UTC |
| Location | 12 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tksg |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.