M4.9 Earthquake 274 km N of Fais, Micronesia — November 10, 2020
2020-11-10 04:41:47 UTC (2020-11-10) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC+9 local
On November 10, 2020 at 04:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 274 km N of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.2222°, 140.1942°.
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
140.1942°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 274 km N of Fais, Micronesia on November 10, 2020 at 04:41 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.2222°, 140.1942°, which is 274 km N of Fais, Micronesia.
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: us7000ccrj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 10, 2020). M4.9 Earthquake 274 km N of Fais, Micronesia — November 10, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ccrj/