M4.8 earthquake — 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on Sep 20, 2026 at 12:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.9 km |
| Coordinates | -10.645, 164.956 |
| Time | Sep 20, 12:24 UTC |
| Location | 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tirf |
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 | 195 km | Sep 19, 08:47 UTC | 152 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.