M4.2 Earthquake 79 km NE of Levuka, Fiji — July 31, 2024
2024-07-31 19:00:04 UTC (2024-07-31) · approx. 7:00 AM UTC+12 local
On July 31, 2024 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 79 km NE of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 601.3 km and coordinates -17.6664°, 179.9349°.
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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179.9349°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 79 km NE of Levuka, Fiji on July 31, 2024 at 19:00 UTC had a depth of 601.3 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: us6000nh6s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 31, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 79 km NE of Levuka, Fiji — July 31, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nh6s/