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M 4.8 earthquake - 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 located 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands. Coordinates: -10.6446, 164.9562. Depth: 33.9 km.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded a seismic event (M4.8) near Lata in the Solomon Islands. The supplied source fields do not report casualties, damage, or wider impacts.

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