M4.6 Earthquake 46 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — September 26, 2023
2023-09-26 06:50:30 UTC (2023-09-26) · approx. 5:50 PM UTC+11 local
On September 26, 2023 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 46 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 87.6 km and coordinates -10.3341°, 161.5134°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.5134°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 46 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on September 26, 2023 at 06:50 UTC had a depth of 87.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.3341°, 161.5134°, which is 46 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ky4w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 26, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 46 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — September 26, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ky4w/