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M4.1 Earthquake 150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and FutunaJune 30, 2023

2023-06-30 19:04:21 UTC (2023-06-30) · approx. 7:04 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time19:04 UTC7:04 AM UTC-12
Depth443.4 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-15.623°, -177.753°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 30, 2023 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna, at a depth of 443.4 km and coordinates -15.6231°, -177.7530°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -15.62°, -177.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
443.4 km
deep-focus
Location
-15.6231°N
-177.7530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kqrl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
4.540°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-08 14:18:38 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Alo, Wallis and Futuna?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on June 30, 2023 at 19:04 UTC had a depth of 443.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kqrl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 30, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and FutunaJune 30, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kqrl/