M5.1 Earthquake 154 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 16, 2020
2020-11-16 13:42:16 UTC (2020-11-16) · approx. 12:42 AM UTC+11 local
On November 16, 2020 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 154 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.9231°, 164.3960°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
164.3960°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 154 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 16, 2020 at 13:42 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.9231°, 164.3960°, which is 154 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000cfn9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 16, 2020). M5.1 Earthquake 154 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cfn9/