M5.3 Earthquake 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 20, 2024
2024-11-20 09:26:28 UTC (2024-11-20) · approx. 8:26 PM UTC+11 local
On November 20, 2024 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -12.0635°, 165.7646°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.7646°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 20, 2024 at 09:26 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 -12.0635°, 165.7646°, which is 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000p6i8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 20, 2024). M5.3 Earthquake 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 20, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000p6i8/