M4.6 Earthquake 59 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — November 5, 2023
2023-11-05 01:59:19 UTC (2023-11-05) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC+11 local
On November 5, 2023 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 59 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 88.9 km and coordinates -10.2837°, 161.4007°. This earthquake was detected by 66 seismic stations with excellent 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
161.4007°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 59 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on November 5, 2023 at 01:59 UTC had a depth of 88.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.2837°, 161.4007°, which is 59 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: us7000l8xx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 5, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 59 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — November 5, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l8xx/