5.9
Earthquake Details: 102 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
Feb 21, 2026, 16:42:07
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: May 12, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred on Feb 21, 2026 at 16:42:07. Epicenter: 102 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Feb 22, 2026, 03:42:07 GMT+11
- UTC
- Feb 21, 2026, 16:42:07 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmww 5.9
us6000sams
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- May 12, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance536
Latitude-11.2749
Longitude162.3522
Event IDus6000sams
Magnitude5.9
Updated:May 12, 2026, 17:28:06 UTC
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