M4.9 Earthquake 119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands — April 10, 2025
2025-04-10 17:16:34 UTC (2025-04-10) · approx. 4:16 AM UTC+11 local
On April 10, 2025 at 17:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 65.5 km and coordinates -7.9565°, 158.5258°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.5258°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Buala, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on April 10, 2025 at 17:16 UTC had a depth of 65.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.9565°, 158.5258°, which is 119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q56i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 10, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 119 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands — April 10, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q56i/