M4.9 Earthquake 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar — February 11, 2024
2024-02-11 20:48:49 UTC (2024-02-11) · approx. 2:48 AM UTC+6 local
On February 11, 2024 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar, at a depth of 72.4 km and coordinates 21.5206°, 94.0805°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.0805°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Chauk, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar on February 11, 2024 at 20:48 UTC had a depth of 72.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 21.5206°, 94.0805°, which is 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lyi1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 11, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar — February 11, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lyi1/