M4.6 Earthquake 105 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 15, 2024
2024-03-15 20:41:13 UTC (2024-03-15) · approx. 7:41 AM UTC+11 local
On March 15, 2024 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 105 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 100.0 km and coordinates -11.4638°, 166.4132°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.4132°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 105 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on March 15, 2024 at 20:41 UTC had a depth of 100.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.4638°, 166.4132°, which is 105 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mk22). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 15, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 105 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 15, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mk22/