M4.7 Earthquake 64 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 17, 2024
2024-05-17 21:46:48 UTC (2024-05-17) · approx. 8:46 AM UTC+11 local
On May 17, 2024 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 64 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.9243°, 162.2621°. This earthquake was detected by 58 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
162.2621°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 64 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on May 17, 2024 at 21:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.9243°, 162.2621°, which is 64 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mzb4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 17, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 64 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 17, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mzb4/