M5.1 Earthquake 289 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands — March 24, 2024
2024-03-24 00:30:54 UTC (2024-03-24) · approx. 10:30 AM UTC+10 local
On March 24, 2024 at 00:30 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 289 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -9.7782°, 154.8212°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
154.8212°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Gizo, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 289 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands on March 24, 2024 at 00:30 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 -9.7782°, 154.8212°, which is 289 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mkvd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 24, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 289 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands — March 24, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mkvd/