M4.3 earthquake — 31 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 31 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 12, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 189 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 188.7 km |
| Coordinates | -10.794, 166.080 |
| Time | Sep 12, 22:40 UTC |
| Location | 31 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000th23 |
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 | 278 km | Sep 12, 09:35 UTC | 147 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.