M4.5 Earthquake 50 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands — August 30, 2026
2026-08-30 23:38:12 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 10:38 AM UTC+11 local
On August 30, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 50 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 162.3 km and coordinates -10.9175°, 166.2129°. This earthquake was detected by 31 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.2129°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 50 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands on August 30, 2026 at 23:38 UTC had a depth of 162.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.9175°, 166.2129°, which is 50 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tec4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 50 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands — August 30, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tec4/