M5.3 Earthquake 128 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 8, 2020
2020-11-08 00:39:03 UTC (2020-11-08) · approx. 11:39 AM UTC+11 local
On November 8, 2020 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 128 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 11.6 km and coordinates -11.5972°, 165.0159°.
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
165.0159°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 128 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 8, 2020 at 00:39 UTC had a depth of 11.6 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.5972°, 165.0159°, which is 128 km SW 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: us7000cbyq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 8, 2020). M5.3 Earthquake 128 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 8, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cbyq/