M5.1 Earthquake 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — December 22, 2024
2024-12-22 02:31:24 UTC (2024-12-22) · approx. 1:31 PM UTC+11 local
On December 22, 2024 at 02:31 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 45.9 km and coordinates -10.9540°, 162.6049°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
162.6049°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kirakira, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on December 22, 2024 at 02:31 UTC had a depth of 45.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -10.9540°, 162.6049°, which is 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000p0nz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 22, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 93 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands — December 22, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000p0nz/