M4.1 Earthquake 87 km S of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — December 17, 2024
2024-12-17 20:53:15 UTC (2024-12-17) · approx. 6:53 AM UTC+10 local
On December 17, 2024 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 87 km S of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 101.0 km and coordinates 14.1745°, 145.5690°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
145.5690°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 87 km S of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on December 17, 2024 at 20:53 UTC had a depth of 101.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000phgh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 17, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 87 km S of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — December 17, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000phgh/