M 4.9 - 102 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands

December 30, 2022 at 21:54:04 UTC

Depth: 129.93 km (Intermediate)

M 4.9

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
Depth129.93 km (Intermediate)
Location-11.3136S, 166.5204E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance369 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.9 mean?

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 129.93 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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