M5.30 Earthquake – 120 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

23 August 2026, 21:32 UTC · 13 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 120 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on 23 August 2026, 21:32 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.30 (mww)
Location
120 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands
Date & time
23 August 2026, 21:32 UTC
Coordinates
-10.6943, 164.6977
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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