M4.5 Earthquake 156 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste — September 24, 2020
2020-09-24 17:42:12 UTC (2020-09-24) · approx. 1:42 AM UTC+8 local
On September 24, 2020 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 deep-focus earthquake struck 156 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste, at a depth of 517.9 km and coordinates -7.1949°, 125.1012°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
125.1012°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Likisá, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 156 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste on September 24, 2020 at 17:42 UTC had a depth of 517.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.1949°, 125.1012°, which is 156 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000c0p6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 24, 2020). M4.5 Earthquake 156 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste — September 24, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000c0p6/