M4.8 Earthquake 119 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — January 5, 2022
2022-01-05 19:42:35 UTC (2022-01-05) · approx. 6:42 AM UTC+11 local
On January 5, 2022 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 119 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 128.0 km and coordinates -11.5589°, 166.4968°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.4968°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 119 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on January 5, 2022 at 19:42 UTC had a depth of 128.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.5589°, 166.4968°, which is 119 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000g9bj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 5, 2022). M4.8 Earthquake 119 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — January 5, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000g9bj/