M6.4 Earthquake 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 9, 2026
2026-11-09 03:34:59 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 2:34 PM UTC+11 local
Maximum shaking intensity MMI 6.4 (very strong).
On November 9, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude 6.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 17.0 km and coordinates -10.8669°, 165.5616°. The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 129 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 630, making it a moderate-impact event.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 16 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 4 | light | 3,914 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 4,906 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 11,877 |
Earthquake Details
165.5616°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.4 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 9, 2026 at 03:34 UTC had a depth of 17.0 km. For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.8669°, 165.5616°, which is 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.4 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tx16). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 9, 2026). M6.4 Earthquake 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 9, 2026. Retrieved November 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tx16/