M5.2 Earthquake 119 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 23, 2023
2023-03-23 05:52:18 UTC (2023-03-23) · approx. 4:52 PM UTC+11 local
On March 23, 2023 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 119 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.6893°, 164.7071°. This earthquake was detected by 64 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
164.7071°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 119 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on March 23, 2023 at 05:52 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 -10.6893°, 164.7071°, which is 119 km W of Lata, 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: us7000jm4b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 23, 2023). M5.2 Earthquake 119 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands — March 23, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jm4b/