M4.9 earthquake — 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands on Aug 26, 2026 at 14:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.2 km |
| Coordinates | -11.042, 165.795 |
| Time | Aug 26, 14:25 UTC |
| Location | 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbyz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 126 km | Aug 23, 21:32 UTC | 120 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.