M4.5 Earthquake 93 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — October 30, 2024
2024-10-30 18:49:49 UTC (2024-10-30) · approx. 5:49 AM UTC+11 local
On October 30, 2024 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 93 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 82.6 km and coordinates -11.5108°, 166.1228°. This earthquake was detected by 38 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
166.1228°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 93 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on October 30, 2024 at 18:49 UTC had a depth of 82.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.5108°, 166.1228°, which is 93 km SSE of Lata, 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: us7000np2k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 30, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 93 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — October 30, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000np2k/