M4.9 Earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region — January 12, 2024
2024-01-12 08:01:49 UTC (2024-01-12) · approx. 1:01 AM UTC-7 local
On January 12, 2024 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Galapagos Triple Junction region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 1.3840°, -101.1966°. This earthquake was detected by 40 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-101.1966°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck in the Galapagos Triple Junction region on January 12, 2024 at 08:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 1.3840°, -101.1966°, which is in the Galapagos Triple Junction region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m39d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 12, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region — January 12, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m39d/