M4.2 Earthquake near Kuril Islands — May 23, 2024
2024-05-23 21:43:41 UTC (2024-05-23) · approx. 7:43 AM UTC+10 local
On May 23, 2024 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, at a depth of 166.2 km and coordinates 47.2069°, 150.8068°.
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.
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150.8068°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Kuril Islands?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck near Kuril Islands on May 23, 2024 at 21:43 UTC had a depth of 166.2 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: us6000n0kv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 23, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake near Kuril Islands — May 23, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n0kv/