M5.0 Earthquake 109 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands — February 29, 2024
2024-02-29 12:16:07 UTC (2024-02-29) · approx. 11:16 PM UTC+11 local
On February 29, 2024 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 109 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -9.2616°, 158.8249°. This earthquake was detected by 73 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
158.8249°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Malango, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 109 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands on February 29, 2024 at 12:16 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -9.2616°, 158.8249°, which is 109 km WNW of Malango, 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: us6000mfta). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 29, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 109 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands — February 29, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mfta/