M5.3 Earthquake 153 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — July 16, 2022
2022-07-16 07:50:50 UTC (2022-07-16) · approx. 6:50 PM UTC+11 local
On July 16, 2022 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 153 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 13.1 km and coordinates -12.0595°, 165.4281°. This earthquake was detected by 95 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.4281°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 153 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands on July 16, 2022 at 07:50 UTC had a depth of 13.1 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -12.0595°, 165.4281°, which is 153 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000i2zg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 16, 2022). M5.3 Earthquake 153 km SSW of Lata, Solomon Islands — July 16, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i2zg/