M4.8 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — April 29, 2024
2024-04-29 14:38:26 UTC (2024-04-29) · approx. 1:38 AM UTC+11 local
On April 29, 2024 at 14:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 87.0 km and coordinates -10.2581°, 161.3838°. This earthquake was detected by 81 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.3838°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on April 29, 2024 at 14:38 UTC had a depth of 87.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.2581°, 161.3838°, which is 62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000muwk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 29, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — April 29, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000muwk/