M4.2 Earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region — February 23, 2025
2025-02-23 22:25:36 UTC (2025-02-23) · approx. 2:25 AM UTC+4 local
On February 23, 2025 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Owen Fracture Zone region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.5107°, 57.3097°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
57.3097°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck in the Owen Fracture Zone region on February 23, 2025 at 22:25 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pwtw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 23, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region — February 23, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pwtw/