M5.2 Earthquake 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena — June 11, 2022
2022-06-11 06:35:29 UTC (2022-06-11) · approx. 5:35 AM UTC-1 local
On June 11, 2022 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -7.9179°, -13.6729°. This earthquake was detected by 88 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-13.6729°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Georgetown, Saint Helena?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena on June 11, 2022 at 06:35 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 -7.9179°, -13.6729°, which is 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena.
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: us7000hgp0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 11, 2022). M5.2 Earthquake 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena — June 11, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hgp0/