Earthquake · Solomon Islands
M6.2 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 170 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on 6 March 2026 at 14:27 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.2 mww
- When
- 6 March 2026, 14:27 UTC
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- 11.47° S, 163.10° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity IV (light)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.2 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 10 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
10 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after; the largest was a magnitude 4.9.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 187 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 22 March 2026, 20:01 |
| 4.8 | 149 km ESE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 28 March 2026, 07:40 |
| 4.7 | 193 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 26 March 2026, 21:34 |
| 4.5 | 63 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 6 March 2026, 19:00 |
| 4.5 | 184 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 30 March 2026, 05:03 |
| 4.4 | 60 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 6 March 2026, 19:03 |
| 4.4 | 167 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 12 March 2026, 04:50 |
| 4.4 | 138 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 13 March 2026, 11:25 |
| 4.4 | 143 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 30 March 2026, 09:39 |
| 4.3 | 149 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 28 March 2026, 06:19 |
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
Not an official warning service. In an emergency, follow your local authorities.