M4.1 Earthquake 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 29, 2024
2024-10-29 19:55:26 UTC (2024-10-29) · approx. 6:55 AM UTC+11 local
On October 29, 2024 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 69.2 km and coordinates -10.2022°, 161.0220°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
161.0220°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on October 29, 2024 at 19:55 UTC had a depth of 69.2 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ns12). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 29, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — October 29, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ns12/