M5.1 Earthquake 292 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — January 27, 2024
2024-01-27 01:36:45 UTC (2024-01-27) · approx. 10:36 AM UTC+9 local
On January 27, 2024 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 292 km NE of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 43.9 km and coordinates 11.7896°, 142.2431°. This earthquake was detected by 65 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
142.2431°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 292 km NE of Fais, Micronesia on January 27, 2024 at 01:36 UTC had a depth of 43.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.7896°, 142.2431°, which is 292 km NE of Fais, Micronesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lu98). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 27, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 292 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lu98/