M4.8 Earthquake 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia — December 30, 2024
2024-12-30 15:27:54 UTC (2024-12-30) · approx. 12:27 AM UTC+9 local
On December 30, 2024 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 68.9 km and coordinates 12.2325°, 141.5112°. This earthquake was detected by 81 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
141.5112°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia on December 30, 2024 at 15:27 UTC had a depth of 68.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.2325°, 141.5112°, which is 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pghx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 30, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia — December 30, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pghx/