M4.3 Earthquake 65 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 31, 2023
2023-05-31 19:11:11 UTC (2023-05-31) · approx. 6:11 AM UTC+11 local
On May 31, 2023 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 65 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 92.7 km and coordinates -10.2264°, 161.3677°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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161.3677°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 65 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on May 31, 2023 at 19:11 UTC had a depth of 92.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k6uc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 31, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 65 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — May 31, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k6uc/