ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to report data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The strong temblor occurred at 03:35 UTC (03:35 GMT) at a focal depth of 25 kilometers.
The epicenter was localized approximately 27 kilometers southwest of Lata, the provincial capital of Temotu Province, at coordinates 10.90 degrees south latitude and 165.62 degrees east longitude.
Local emergency authorities have not reported any casualties or structural damage following the earthquake.
Seismological Parameters and Location Details
Key seismic specifications and geographical markers include:
- Earthquake Magnitude: 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale.
- Timestamp: Monday, Nov 9, 2026, at 03:35 GMT (11:35 AM Malaysian time).
- Epicenter Location: 27 km southwest of Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands.
- Geographical Coordinates: $10.90^\circ\text{S}$, $165.62^\circ\text{E}$.
- Focal Depth: 25 km.
- Reported Damage/Casualties: None reported by local authorities.
–NMT
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