M4.1 Earthquake 234 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines — April 12, 2023
2023-04-12 20:56:18 UTC (2023-04-12) · approx. 4:56 AM UTC+8 local
On April 12, 2023 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 234 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines, at a depth of 604.8 km and coordinates 4.0167°, 122.5556°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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122.5556°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Tabiauan, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 234 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines on April 12, 2023 at 20:56 UTC had a depth of 604.8 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000k3wy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 12, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 234 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines — April 12, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000k3wy/