6.3Strong

M 6.3 - 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

March 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M6.3
Strong
Depth
8.7 km
below surface
Coordinates
11.5475ยฐS, 163.1628ยฐE
epicenter
Shakemap MMI
4.2
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a strong earthquake registering M6.3 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at a depth of 8.7 km below the surface.

The earthquake occurred on March 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s2i2.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands earthquake?

This was a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant structural damage.

Where was the 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at a depth of 8.7 km.

M6.3 Strong Earthquake - 181 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | USGS