M4.6 Earthquake 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — May 6, 2026
2026-05-06 18:09:41 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 5:09 AM UTC+11 local
On May 6, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 144.0 km and coordinates -11.6819°, 166.5311°. This earthquake was detected by 16 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.5311°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on May 6, 2026 at 18:09 UTC had a depth of 144.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.6819°, 166.5311°, which is 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxpy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — May 6, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxpy/