M5.0 Earthquake 290 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — February 19, 2024
2024-02-19 15:08:54 UTC (2024-02-19) · approx. 12:08 AM UTC+9 local
On February 19, 2024 at 15:08 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 290 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 144.7 km and coordinates -7.2116°, 129.2819°. This earthquake was detected by 85 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
129.2819°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 290 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on February 19, 2024 at 15:08 UTC had a depth of 144.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.2116°, 129.2819°, which is 290 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m063). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 19, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 290 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — February 19, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m063/