M4.2 Earthquake near Banda Sea — July 29, 2022
2022-07-29 21:00:13 UTC (2022-07-29) · approx. 6:00 AM UTC+9 local
On July 29, 2022 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Banda Sea, at a depth of 97.8 km and coordinates -6.9117°, 129.9978°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
129.9978°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Banda Sea?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck near Banda Sea on July 29, 2022 at 21:00 UTC had a depth of 97.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000i6n1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 29, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake near Banda Sea — July 29, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i6n1/