M4.9 Earthquake 197 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 22:42:28 UTC (2024-10-12) · approx. 7:42 AM UTC+9 local
On October 12, 2024 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 197 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 96.6 km and coordinates -7.5124°, 128.4775°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
128.4775°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 197 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on October 12, 2024 at 22:42 UTC had a depth of 96.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.5124°, 128.4775°, which is 197 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nycb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 12, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 197 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — October 12, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nycb/