M4.7 Earthquake 219 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — October 11, 2024
2024-10-11 15:40:45 UTC (2024-10-11) · approx. 9:40 AM UTC-6 local
On October 11, 2024 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 219 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.5149°, -83.2433°. This earthquake was detected by 83 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-83.2433°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Barra Patuca, Honduras?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 219 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras on October 11, 2024 at 15:40 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.5149°, -83.2433°, which is 219 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ny3q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 11, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 219 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — October 11, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ny3q/