M4.9 Earthquake 185 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — May 27, 2026
2026-05-27 00:53:45 UTC (2026-05-27) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC+11 local
On May 27, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 185 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -12.3429°, 165.3536°. This earthquake was detected by 24 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.3536°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 185 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on May 27, 2026 at 00:53 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -12.3429°, 165.3536°, which is 185 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sqa8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 185 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqa8/