M5.1 Earthquake 22 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands — September 14, 2021
2021-09-14 23:44:23 UTC (2021-09-14) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC+11 local
On September 14, 2021 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 22 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 110.0 km and coordinates -10.5820°, 165.9432°.
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
165.9432°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 22 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands on September 14, 2021 at 23:44 UTC had a depth of 110.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.5820°, 165.9432°, which is 22 km NE 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: us7000fb7t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 14, 2021). M5.1 Earthquake 22 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands — September 14, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fb7t/