M4.3 Earthquake 70 km NNE of Auki, Solomon Islands — November 7, 2023
2023-11-07 17:59:14 UTC (2023-11-07) · approx. 4:59 AM UTC+11 local
On November 7, 2023 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 70 km NNE of Auki, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 57.9 km and coordinates -8.1659°, 160.9128°.
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.
Earthquake Details
160.9128°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Auki, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 70 km NNE of Auki, Solomon Islands on November 7, 2023 at 17:59 UTC had a depth of 57.9 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000la4g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 7, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 70 km NNE of Auki, Solomon Islands — November 7, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000la4g/