M4.7 Earthquake 101 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 5, 2025
2025-11-05 17:48:37 UTC (2025-11-05) · approx. 4:48 AM UTC+11 local
On November 5, 2025 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 101 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 72.6 km and coordinates -11.5254°, 166.2545°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with good 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
166.2545°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 101 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 5, 2025 at 17:48 UTC had a depth of 72.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.5254°, 166.2545°, which is 101 km SSE 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: us6000rlpl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 5, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 101 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 5, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rlpl/