M4.2 Earthquake 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia — January 20, 2024
2024-01-20 22:17:59 UTC (2024-01-20) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC+8 local
On January 20, 2024 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia, at a depth of 591.6 km and coordinates -7.1637°, 123.5143°.
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.
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123.5143°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Baubau, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia on January 20, 2024 at 22:17 UTC had a depth of 591.6 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lu04). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 20, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia — January 20, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lu04/