M4.6 Earthquake 136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India — September 24, 2024
2024-09-24 09:24:24 UTC (2024-09-24) · approx. 3:24 PM UTC+6 local
On September 24, 2024 at 09:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 86.1 km and coordinates 12.6154°, 93.5592°. This earthquake was detected by 75 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
93.5592°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India on September 24, 2024 at 09:24 UTC had a depth of 86.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6154°, 93.5592°, which is 136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India.
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: us6000nu1i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 24, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India — September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nu1i/