M5.2 Earthquake 220 km W of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen — October 4, 2024
2024-10-04 13:49:01 UTC (2024-10-04) · approx. 12:49 PM UTC-1 local
On October 4, 2024 at 13:49 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 220 km W of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 70.7217°, -14.7140°. This earthquake was detected by 94 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-14.7140°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 220 km W of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on October 4, 2024 at 13:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 70.7217°, -14.7140°, which is 220 km W of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nwja). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 4, 2024). M5.2 Earthquake 220 km W of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen — October 4, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nwja/