M4.9 earthquake — 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 20, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.240, 166.153 |
| Time | Sep 20, 22:51 UTC |
| Location | 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000titz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 25 km | Sep 19, 08:47 UTC | 152 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.6 | 135 km | Sep 18, 13:57 UTC | 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 220 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.