A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Sea region south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, on October 14, 2026, at shallow depth around 20 km, according to multiple monitoring networks. This event established the day's maximum magnitude and aligned precisely with the 5.9–6.0 bin that captured 97% market-implied probability. Seismic data showed no larger events globally that day, with other activity limited to magnitudes 5.3 or below in regions such as Chile and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Trader consensus reflects the clear observational record from agencies tracking tectonic activity along plate boundaries. Revision of the official magnitude outside the 5.9–6.0 range by final USGS or equivalent review remains the primary scenario that could alter resolution.