M4.8 Earthquake 33 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands — January 19, 2023
2023-01-19 15:11:32 UTC (2023-01-19) · approx. 2:11 AM UTC+11 local
On January 19, 2023 at 15:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 33 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 147.1 km and coordinates -10.4925°, 165.9967°. This earthquake was detected by 31 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.9967°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 33 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands on January 19, 2023 at 15:11 UTC had a depth of 147.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.4925°, 165.9967°, which is 33 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jjhr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 19, 2023). M4.8 Earthquake 33 km NE of Lata, Solomon Islands — January 19, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jjhr/