M4.6 Earthquake 269 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — November 8, 2020
2020-11-08 04:43:43 UTC (2020-11-08) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC+9 local
On November 8, 2020 at 04:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 269 km NE of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 69.8 km and coordinates 11.6876°, 142.0376°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
142.0376°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 269 km NE of Fais, Micronesia on November 8, 2020 at 04:43 UTC had a depth of 69.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.6876°, 142.0376°, which is 269 km NE of Fais, Micronesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000cdui). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 8, 2020). M4.6 Earthquake 269 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — November 8, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cdui/