M5.2 Earthquake 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — September 28, 2025
2025-09-28 18:41:23 UTC (2025-09-28) · approx. 5:41 AM UTC+11 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On September 28, 2025 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 68.0 km and coordinates -11.6870°, 166.3288°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
166.3288°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on September 28, 2025 at 18:41 UTC had a depth of 68.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.6870°, 166.3288°, which is 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rdgx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 28, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 121 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — September 28, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rdgx/