M4.9 Earthquake 229 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands — November 9, 2024
2024-11-09 19:08:50 UTC (2024-11-09) · approx. 6:08 AM UTC+11 local
On November 9, 2024 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 229 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -8.0303°, 162.6435°. This earthquake was detected by 47 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
162.6435°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Auki, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 229 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands on November 9, 2024 at 19:08 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.0303°, 162.6435°, which is 229 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nqws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 9, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 229 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands — November 9, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nqws/