M5.0 Earthquake near Banda Sea — January 4, 2024
2024-01-04 00:43:16 UTC (2024-01-04) · approx. 9:43 AM UTC+9 local
On January 4, 2024 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Banda Sea, at a depth of 137.5 km and coordinates -6.9962°, 129.7689°. This earthquake was detected by 142 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
129.7689°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Banda Sea?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck near Banda Sea on January 4, 2024 at 00:43 UTC had a depth of 137.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -6.9962°, 129.7689°, which is near Banda Sea.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m1kk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 4, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake near Banda Sea — January 4, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m1kk/