M5.2 Earthquake near South Indian Ocean — May 18, 2024
2024-05-18 03:06:55 UTC (2024-05-18) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC+6 local
On May 18, 2024 at 03:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck near South Indian Ocean, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -14.5083°, 94.8200°. This earthquake was detected by 78 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.8200°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near South Indian Ocean?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck near South Indian Ocean on May 18, 2024 at 03:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -14.5083°, 94.8200°, which is near South Indian Ocean.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mzcu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 18, 2024). M5.2 Earthquake near South Indian Ocean — May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mzcu/