M4.5 earthquake — 195 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 195 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Oct 28, 2026 at 22:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 170 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 169.7 km |
| Coordinates | -11.915, 167.118 |
| Time | Oct 28, 22:50 UTC |
| Location | 195 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000twl5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 281 km | Nov 2, 20:54 UTC | 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.