M4.6 earthquake — 144 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 144 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 25, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 224 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 223.6 km |
| Coordinates | -11.702, 166.680 |
| Time | Sep 25, 20:41 UTC |
| Location | 144 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000txp8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 83 km | Sep 20, 22:51 UTC | 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.8 | 87 km | Sep 19, 08:47 UTC | 152 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.8 | 222 km | Sep 20, 12:24 UTC | 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.