M5.0 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — February 14, 2025
2025-02-14 21:30:02 UTC (2025-02-14) · approx. 8:30 AM UTC+11 local
On February 14, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -11.7749°, 166.2552°. This earthquake was detected by 46 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
166.2552°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lata, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 126 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on February 14, 2025 at 21:30 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -11.7749°, 166.2552°, which is 126 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pdvd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 14, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands — February 14, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pdvd/