M4.9 Earthquake 112 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 19, 2024
2024-03-19 13:00:02 UTC (2024-03-19) · approx. 12:00 AM UTC+11 local
On March 19, 2024 at 13:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 112 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 6.3 km and coordinates -11.7385°, 165.7369°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.7369°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 112 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands on March 19, 2024 at 13:00 UTC had a depth of 6.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.7385°, 165.7369°, which is 112 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mkj5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 19, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 112 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 19, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mkj5/