M4.0 Earthquake 269 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — January 24, 2024
2024-01-24 21:48:02 UTC (2024-01-24) · approx. 6:48 AM UTC+9 local
On January 24, 2024 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 269 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 354.0 km and coordinates -6.2753°, 127.9485°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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127.9485°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 269 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on January 24, 2024 at 21:48 UTC had a depth of 354.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lurr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 24, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 269 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lurr/