M4.6 earthquake — 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands on Aug 8, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 75 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 | 75.4 km |
| Coordinates | -10.504, 165.426 |
| Time | Aug 8, 18:28 UTC |
| Location | 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjan |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.