M4.7 Earthquake 116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — February 16, 2024
2024-02-16 22:34:36 UTC (2024-02-16) · approx. 9:34 AM UTC+11 local
On February 16, 2024 at 22:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.3 km and coordinates -11.5653°, 166.4339°. This earthquake was detected by 41 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.4339°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on February 16, 2024 at 22:34 UTC had a depth of 10.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.5653°, 166.4339°, which is 116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m0l4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 16, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 116 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands — February 16, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m0l4/