M4.2 Earthquake 80 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands — November 22, 2024
2024-11-22 13:10:38 UTC (2024-11-22) · approx. 12:10 AM UTC+11 local
On November 22, 2024 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 80 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 77.2 km and coordinates -8.3601°, 158.8924°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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158.8924°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Buala, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 80 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands on November 22, 2024 at 13:10 UTC had a depth of 77.2 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nwlk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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