M5.2 Earthquake 50 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands — May 27, 2022
2022-05-27 09:43:55 UTC (2022-05-27) · approx. 7:43 PM UTC+10 local
On May 27, 2022 at 09:43 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -7.9050°, 156.4251°. This earthquake was detected by 136 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
156.4251°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Gizo, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 50 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands on May 27, 2022 at 09:43 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 -7.9050°, 156.4251°, which is 50 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hd0f). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 27, 2022). M5.2 Earthquake 50 km WNW of Gizo, Solomon Islands — May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hd0f/