Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake registered near Lata, Solomon Islands on Aug. 23

Published Sep 17, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Lata on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor hit the area at 21:32 UTC (08:32 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 126 km west of Lata and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey