M5.0 Earthquake 94 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 28, 2020
2020-12-28 20:03:26 UTC (2020-12-28) · approx. 7:03 AM UTC+11 local
On December 28, 2020 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 94 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 51.8 km and coordinates -11.3759°, 166.3599°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.3599°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 94 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on December 28, 2020 at 20:03 UTC had a depth of 51.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.3759°, 166.3599°, which is 94 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000d3re). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 28, 2020). M5.0 Earthquake 94 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 28, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000d3re/