M4.6 Earthquake 270 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — March 20, 2024
2024-03-20 08:52:22 UTC (2024-03-20) · approx. 5:52 PM UTC+9 local
On March 20, 2024 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 270 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 148.3 km and coordinates -7.1405°, 129.0233°. This earthquake was detected by 33 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
129.0233°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 270 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on March 20, 2024 at 08:52 UTC had a depth of 148.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.1405°, 129.0233°, which is 270 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mjy6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 20, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 270 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — March 20, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mjy6/