M4.9 Earthquake 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — November 24, 2024
2024-11-24 01:36:44 UTC (2024-11-24) · approx. 10:36 AM UTC+9 local
On November 24, 2024 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 175.5 km and coordinates -7.5685°, 127.8432°. This earthquake was detected by 50 seismic stations with excellent 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
127.8432°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on November 24, 2024 at 01:36 UTC had a depth of 175.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.5685°, 127.8432°, which is 140 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: us6000p7cq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 24, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — November 24, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000p7cq/