Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- USGS
92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands
M4.8 Earthquake near 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c5b310ebfd86f7009ce9b8e0747630b0b9db1f19
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 12:24:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.64460,
164.95620
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Australia · about 61 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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