M5.0 Earthquake 60 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 24, 2022
2022-10-24 15:09:18 UTC (2022-10-24) · approx. 2:09 AM UTC+11 local
On October 24, 2022 at 15:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 60 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 130.9 km and coordinates -10.4630°, 161.3684°. This earthquake was detected by 49 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
161.3684°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 60 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on October 24, 2022 at 15:09 UTC had a depth of 130.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.4630°, 161.3684°, which is 60 km W of Kirakira, 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: us6000iw3m). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 24, 2022). M5.0 Earthquake 60 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 24, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000iw3m/