M4.5 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia — February 10, 2024
2024-02-10 18:09:55 UTC (2024-02-10) · approx. 3:09 AM UTC+9 local
On February 10, 2024 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia, at a depth of 27.5 km and coordinates -2.4390°, 140.0919°. This earthquake was detected by 64 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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140.0919°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 62 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia on February 10, 2024 at 18:09 UTC had a depth of 27.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -2.4390°, 140.0919°, which is 62 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lzdi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 10, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia — February 10, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lzdi/