M4.5 Earthquake 87 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — October 12, 2023
2023-10-12 22:54:43 UTC (2023-10-12) · approx. 9:54 AM UTC+11 local
On October 12, 2023 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 87 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 102.2 km and coordinates -11.3575°, 166.2763°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.2763°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 87 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on October 12, 2023 at 22:54 UTC had a depth of 102.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.3575°, 166.2763°, which is 87 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lf8m). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 12, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 87 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — October 12, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lf8m/