M4.0 Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands — February 16, 2024
2024-02-16 19:02:40 UTC (2024-02-16) · approx. 7:02 AM UTC+12 local
On February 16, 2024 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands, at a depth of 296.5 km and coordinates -32.5908°, 179.6020°.
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.
Earthquake Details
179.6020°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck south of the Kermadec Islands on February 16, 2024 at 19:02 UTC had a depth of 296.5 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m0ky). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 16, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands — February 16, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m0ky/