Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 rattles area close to Lata, Solomon Islands on Sept. 3

Published Sep 29, 2025

A 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Lata around midday Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor jolted at 00:15 UTC (11:15 local time), with its epicenter situated about 84 km south-southwest of Lata and a depth of 10 km.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey