M4.6 earthquake — 110 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 110 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Oct 7, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.9 km |
| Coordinates | -11.652, 166.177 |
| Time | Oct 7, 12:17 UTC |
| Location | 110 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2ja |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 238 km | Oct 28, 04:31 UTC | 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 241 km | Oct 24, 04:19 UTC | 216 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 246 km | Oct 24, 11:14 UTC | 196 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 246 km | Oct 24, 13:53 UTC | 216 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 246 km | Oct 24, 08:28 UTC | 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 249 km | Oct 24, 06:20 UTC | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.