M5.2 Earthquake 270 km N of Fais, Micronesia — November 10, 2020
2020-11-10 01:51:49 UTC (2020-11-10) · approx. 10:51 AM UTC+9 local
On November 10, 2020 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 270 km N of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.1984°, 140.3037°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
140.3037°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 270 km N of Fais, Micronesia on November 10, 2020 at 01:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.1984°, 140.3037°, which is 270 km N of Fais, Micronesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ccqi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 10, 2020). M5.2 Earthquake 270 km N of Fais, Micronesia — November 10, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ccqi/