M4.7 Earthquake 107 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — June 25, 2024
2024-06-25 22:17:33 UTC (2024-06-25) · approx. 9:17 AM UTC+11 local
On June 25, 2024 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 107 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 86.1 km and coordinates -10.6015°, 164.8257°. This earthquake was detected by 90 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
164.8257°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 107 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on June 25, 2024 at 22:17 UTC had a depth of 86.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.6015°, 164.8257°, which is 107 km W of Lata, 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: us6000n864). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 25, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 107 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — June 25, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n864/