M5.1 quake strikes 171 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands; no tsunami threat reported

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred at 19:38 UTC on 2026-10-01, 171 km southeast of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10 km. The event is moderate and typical for the region's active seismicity; no damage or tsunami warnings have been reported. It is a routine seismic event with limited immediate impact.