M5.1 Earthquake 171 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — October 1, 2026
2026-10-01 19:38:01 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:38 AM UTC+11 local
On October 1, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 171 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -11.7706°, 166.9610°. This earthquake was detected by 86 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.9610°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 171 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on October 1, 2026 at 19:38 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.7706°, 166.9610°, which is 171 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tywu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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