M4.2 Earthquake 10 km SE of Vogar, Iceland — November 10, 2023
2023-11-10 21:34:38 UTC (2023-11-10) · approx. 8:34 PM UTC-1 local
On November 10, 2023 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km SE of Vogar, Iceland, at a depth of 11.0 km and coordinates 63.9254°, -22.2161°.
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
-22.2161°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Vogar, Iceland?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 10 km SE of Vogar, Iceland on November 10, 2023 at 21:34 UTC had a depth of 11.0 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: us6000lnls). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 10, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 10 km SE of Vogar, Iceland — November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lnls/