M4.6 Earthquake 278 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste — June 26, 2024
2024-06-26 23:30:39 UTC (2024-06-26) · approx. 7:30 AM UTC+8 local
On June 26, 2024 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 278 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste, at a depth of 9.8 km and coordinates -5.9579°, 126.6144°. This earthquake was detected by 38 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
126.6144°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Baukau, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 278 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste on June 26, 2024 at 23:30 UTC had a depth of 9.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -5.9579°, 126.6144°, which is 278 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n8il). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 26, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 278 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste — June 26, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n8il/