M4.2 Earthquake 3 km W of Putol, Philippines — April 30, 2024
2024-04-30 21:54:16 UTC (2024-04-30) · approx. 5:54 AM UTC+8 local
On April 30, 2024 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 3 km W of Putol, Philippines, at a depth of 169.9 km and coordinates 13.9921°, 120.6955°.
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
120.6955°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Putol, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 3 km W of Putol, Philippines on April 30, 2024 at 21:54 UTC had a depth of 169.9 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: us6000mx6z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 30, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 3 km W of Putol, Philippines — April 30, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mx6z/