M4.5 Earthquake 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 11, 2024
2024-12-11 22:36:53 UTC (2024-12-11) · approx. 9:36 AM UTC+11 local
On December 11, 2024 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -12.0601°, 165.9593°. This earthquake was detected by 38 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
165.9593°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands on December 11, 2024 at 22:36 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 -12.0601°, 165.9593°, which is 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ph23). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 11, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 148 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 11, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ph23/