M4.4 earthquake - 12 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands
1980 d ago · 16 May 2021, 23:39 UTC 12 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands
What happened
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on 16 May 2021, 23:39 UTC at a depth of 52 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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17 Oct 2026, 10:15 UTC
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