M4.7 Earthquake 67 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia — February 28, 2024
2024-02-28 02:28:11 UTC (2024-02-28) · approx. 9:28 AM UTC+7 local
On February 28, 2024 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 67 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia, at a depth of 86.4 km and coordinates 1.0956°, 98.7388°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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Earthquake Details
98.7388°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Padangsidempuan, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 67 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia on February 28, 2024 at 02:28 UTC had a depth of 86.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 1.0956°, 98.7388°, which is 67 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mfjf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 28, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 67 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia — February 28, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mfjf/