Solomon Island. Photo: Shutterstock A preliminary magnitude 6.4 earthquake was recorded near the Solomon Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake was located approximately 27 kilometers southwest of Lata, a town on the island of Nendo in Temotu Province.
The USGS classified the event as a notable earthquake, with its initial assessment placing the magnitude at 6.4. The information remains preliminary and may be revised as additional seismic data becomes available.
The earthquake occurred at 03:34 UTC on Monday, November 9. The USGS event page lists a depth of approximately 17 kilometers and places the epicenter 30 kilometers west-southwest of Lata. The agency has reviewed the earthquake's preliminary measurements.
The USGS also assigned the event a Green PAGER alert level, indicating a low expected impact in its initial assessment. No confirmed reports of casualties or damage were included in the available information.