M4.5 Earthquake 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique — February 1, 2021
2021-02-01 23:51:53 UTC (2021-02-01) · approx. 1:51 AM UTC+2 local
On February 1, 2021 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -21.4668°, 34.9127°.
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
34.9127°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Beira, Mozambique?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique on February 1, 2021 at 23:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.4668°, 34.9127°, which is 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000dds5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 1, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique — February 1, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dds5/