M4.6 Earthquake near Arctic Ocean — October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 23:36:29 UTC (2024-10-12) · approx. 4:36 PM UTC-7 local
On October 12, 2024 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Arctic Ocean, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 80.2639°, -110.7380°. This earthquake was detected by 91 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
-110.7380°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Arctic Ocean?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck near Arctic Ocean on October 12, 2024 at 23:36 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 80.2639°, -110.7380°, which is near Arctic Ocean.
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: us6000nycn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 12, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake near Arctic Ocean — October 12, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nycn/