M4.7 Earthquake 44 km NW of Auki, Solomon Islands — March 27, 2025
2025-03-27 16:16:27 UTC (2025-03-27) · approx. 3:16 AM UTC+11 local
On March 27, 2025 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 44 km NW of Auki, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 63.1 km and coordinates -8.4761°, 160.4182°. This earthquake was detected by 45 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
160.4182°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Auki, Solomon Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 44 km NW of Auki, Solomon Islands on March 27, 2025 at 16:16 UTC had a depth of 63.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.4761°, 160.4182°, which is 44 km NW of Auki, Solomon Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pn2m). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 27, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 44 km NW of Auki, Solomon Islands — March 27, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pn2m/