M4.0 Earthquake 138 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — November 23, 2024
2024-11-23 22:30:48 UTC (2024-11-23) · approx. 6:30 PM UTC-4 local
On November 23, 2024 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 138 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 33.0 km and coordinates 19.6045°, -65.3940°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 341 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-65.3940°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Vieques, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 138 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico on November 23, 2024 at 22:30 UTC had a depth of 33.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2024328000). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 23, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 138 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — November 23, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2024328000/