Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 196 km from Malango, Solomon Islands

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 02:22 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 27, 2026, 1:02 PM (GMT+11) 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -10.67°, 161.32° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 27, 2026, 1:02 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-27 02:02
Coordinates: -10.668, 161.319

Updates

M 4.9 - 69 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon IslandsOct 27, 2026, 02:22 UTC

Nearby cities

Malango · 196 km
Panatina · 199 km
Vura · 200 km
Kola'a · 201 km
Honiara · 203 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.