M4.9 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia — May 11, 2024
2024-05-11 03:02:16 UTC (2024-05-11) · approx. 11:02 AM UTC+8 local
On May 11, 2024 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 70 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 80.8 km and coordinates 1.1007°, 126.8344°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with excellent 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.
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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126.8344°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 70 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on May 11, 2024 at 03:02 UTC had a depth of 80.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 1.1007°, 126.8344°, which is 70 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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.
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 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mxwu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 11, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia — May 11, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mxwu/