M5.3 Earthquake 34 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands — July 24, 2025
2025-07-24 06:34:54 UTC (2025-07-24) · approx. 5:34 PM UTC+11 local
On July 24, 2025 at 06:34 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 34 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 112.7 km and coordinates -10.8927°, 166.0672°. This earthquake was detected by 163 seismic stations with excellent 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
166.0672°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 34 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands on July 24, 2025 at 06:34 UTC had a depth of 112.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.8927°, 166.0672°, which is 34 km ESE 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: us6000quk3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 24, 2025). M5.3 Earthquake 34 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands — July 24, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000quk3/