M4.6 earthquake — 146 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 146 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 25, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 228 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 | 227.6 km |
| Coordinates | -11.719, 166.690 |
| Time | Sep 25, 20:41 UTC |
| Location | 146 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 | 143 km | Oct 19, 09:25 UTC | 115 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 185 km | Oct 17, 07:40 UTC | 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 250 km | Oct 15, 13:06 UTC | 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 266 km | Oct 20, 06:29 UTC | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 273 km | Oct 20, 11:40 UTC | 184 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 274 km | Oct 19, 07:55 UTC | 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.