M4.2 Earthquake 164 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu — June 21, 2024
2024-06-21 22:39:33 UTC (2024-06-21) · approx. 9:39 AM UTC+11 local
On June 21, 2024 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 164 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 255.0 km and coordinates -12.5164°, 166.9402°.
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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166.9402°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 164 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on June 21, 2024 at 22:39 UTC had a depth of 255.0 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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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n8w3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 21, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 164 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu — June 21, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n8w3/