M4.2 Earthquake near off the coast of Ecuador — May 4, 2024
2024-05-04 19:58:30 UTC (2024-05-04) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-6 local
On May 4, 2024 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck near off the coast of Ecuador, at a depth of 14.6 km and coordinates 1.5289°, -84.9131°.
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
-84.9131°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near off the coast of Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck near off the coast of Ecuador on May 4, 2024 at 19:58 UTC had a depth of 14.6 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: us6000mwcy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 4, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake near off the coast of Ecuador — May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mwcy/