M4.5 Earthquake 142 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia — September 28, 2021
2021-09-28 20:29:44 UTC (2021-09-28) · approx. 5:29 AM UTC+9 local
On September 28, 2021 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 142 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.5419°, 138.9132°.
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
138.9132°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Colonia, Micronesia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 142 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia on September 28, 2021 at 20:29 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 10.5419°, 138.9132°, which is 142 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia.
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.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000fqtm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 28, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 142 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia — September 28, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000fqtm/