4.6

M4.6 Earthquake 181 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste — June 30, 2021

2021-06-30 03:04:25 UTC (2021-06-30) · approx. 11:04 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.6(mb)
Time03:04 UTC≈ 11:04 AM UTC+8
Depth493.7 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-6.954°, 125.188°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 30, 2021 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 deep-focus earthquake struck 181 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste, at a depth of 493.7 km and coordinates -6.9540°, 125.1884°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -6.95°, 125.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.6 mb
Depth
493.7 km
deep-focus
Location
-6.9540°N
125.1884°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000eivg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
326
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
2.928°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-09 22:06:49 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Likisá, Timor Leste?

The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 181 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste on June 30, 2021 at 03:04 UTC had a depth of 493.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at -6.9540°, 125.1884°, which is 181 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste.

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.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000eivg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 30, 2021). M4.6 Earthquake 181 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste — June 30, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000eivg/