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M4.0 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines — August 10, 2024

2024-08-10 20:11:15 UTC (2024-08-10) · approx. 4:11 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 4:11 AM UTC+8
Depth105.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates7.626°, 126.660°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 10, 2024 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines, at a depth of 105.5 km and coordinates 7.6264°, 126.6600°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 7.63°, 126.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
105.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
7.6264°N
126.6600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000npbe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
130.0°
Min Station Distance
1.206°
RMS Residual
1.04 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-24 17:58:37 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Baganga, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 12 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines on August 10, 2024 at 20:11 UTC had a depth of 105.5 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000npbe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 10, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines — August 10, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000npbe/