M4.9 Earthquake 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 30, 2022
2022-12-30 21:54:04 UTC (2022-12-30) · approx. 8:54 AM UTC+11 local
On December 30, 2022 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 129.9 km and coordinates -11.3136°, 166.5204°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.5204°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on December 30, 2022 at 21:54 UTC had a depth of 129.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.3136°, 166.5204°, which is 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j14t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 30, 2022). M4.9 Earthquake 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — December 30, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j14t/