4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 104 km SSW of Komodo, IndonesiaJune 21, 2022

2022-06-21 18:48:54 UTC (2022-06-21) · approx. 2:48 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time18:48 UTC2:48 AM UTC+8
Depth78.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-9.500°, 119.229°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 21, 2022 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 104 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia, at a depth of 78.2 km and coordinates -9.5003°, 119.2294°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -9.50°, 119.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
78.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
-9.5003°N
119.2294°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000hjz6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
3.093°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-28 03:19:48 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Komodo, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 104 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia on June 21, 2022 at 18:48 UTC had a depth of 78.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hjz6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 21, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 104 km SSW of Komodo, IndonesiaJune 21, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hjz6/