M5.2 Earthquake 80 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — September 27, 2024
2024-09-27 02:23:00 UTC (2024-09-27) · approx. 1:23 PM UTC+11 local
On September 27, 2024 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 80 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -11.0022°, 161.4331°. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.4331°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 80 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on September 27, 2024 at 02:23 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.0022°, 161.4331°, which is 80 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ngqn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 27, 2024). M5.2 Earthquake 80 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — September 27, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngqn/