M4.6 Earthquake 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon — January 10, 2023
2023-01-10 21:45:14 UTC (2023-01-10) · approx. 10:45 PM UTC+1 local
On January 10, 2023 at 21:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -0.9776°, 10.2588°. This earthquake was detected by 54 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
10.2588°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Lambaréné, Gabon?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon on January 10, 2023 at 21:45 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 -0.9776°, 10.2588°, which is 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j3i2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 10, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon — January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j3i2/