Earthquake · Solomon Islands
M6.4 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on 9 November 2026 at 03:34 UTC, at a depth of 17 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.4 mww
- When
- 9 November 2026, 03:34 UTC
- Depth
- 17 km
- Location
- 10.87° S, 165.56° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity VI (strong)
- Felt reports
- 1 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.4 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 17 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
One earthquake of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since it struck: a magnitude 4.8.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 26 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands | 9 November 2026, 05:16 |
In the news
- M6.4 earthquake, 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon IslandsUSGS · 9 November 2026
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