Lata, Solomon Islands — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands on Monday night, shaking ground about 19 kilometers west-southwest of Lata.

What happened:

The earthquake hit at 9:37 PM Central Time on Monday, November 9. The United States Geological Survey measured it at magnitude 5.2, with its center about 10 kilometers below the surface in the Pacific Ocean near the Santa Cruz Islands. Lata is the main town on Nendo Island, the largest island in the Santa Cruz group.

Impacts:

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake, and the Geological Survey reported no tsunami threat. No damage reports or felt reports had been posted by the Geological Survey at the time of this report. The quake struck in a remote island area of the South Pacific, far from the United States mainland.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before moving around. Expect aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.