M4.6 earthquake — 206 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 206 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on Nov 9, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.530, 163.805 |
| Time | Nov 9, 18:51 UTC |
| Location | 206 km E of Kirakira, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tx6j |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.4 | 196 km | Nov 9, 03:34 UTC | 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.8 | 205 km | Nov 9, 05:16 UTC | 26 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.