5 Dec 2025, 16:06 UTC · Dec 5, 11:06 AM ET

M4.5 earthquake 131 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 131 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands at Dec 5, 11:06 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.5 mb
Time5 Dec 2025, 16:06 UTC
Location-11.909°, 165.845° – 131 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000rk3h
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 131 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands earthquake?

Magnitude 4.5 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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