M5.1 Earthquake 28 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands — November 25, 2022
2022-11-25 13:24:48 UTC (2022-11-25) · approx. 12:24 AM UTC+11 local
On November 25, 2022 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 28 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 16.1 km and coordinates -9.8814°, 159.8943°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
159.8943°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Malango, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 28 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands on November 25, 2022 at 13:24 UTC had a depth of 16.1 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -9.8814°, 159.8943°, which is 28 km SE of Malango, 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: us7000isb3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 25, 2022). M5.1 Earthquake 28 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands — November 25, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000isb3/