M4.5 Earthquake 46 km NNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands — November 2, 2023
2023-11-02 22:45:45 UTC (2023-11-02) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC+11 local
On November 2, 2023 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 46 km NNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 129.2 km and coordinates -9.0789°, 159.7278°. This earthquake was detected by 46 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
159.7278°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Honiara, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 46 km NNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands on November 2, 2023 at 22:45 UTC had a depth of 129.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -9.0789°, 159.7278°, which is 46 km NNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l8gf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 2, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 46 km NNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands — November 2, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l8gf/