M5.0 Earthquake 126 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna — February 19, 2021
2021-02-19 03:10:30 UTC (2021-02-19) · approx. 3:10 PM UTC-12 local
On February 19, 2021 at 03:10 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -14.6253°, -176.9814°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-176.9814°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Alo, Wallis and Futuna?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 126 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on February 19, 2021 at 03:10 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -14.6253°, -176.9814°, which is 126 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ditx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 19, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 126 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna — February 19, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ditx/