M4.2 Earthquake 35 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan — February 19, 2024
2024-02-19 23:48:22 UTC (2024-02-19) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC+8 local
On February 19, 2024 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan, at a depth of 6.3 km and coordinates 24.8275°, 122.0920°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
122.0920°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 35 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan on February 19, 2024 at 23:48 UTC had a depth of 6.3 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m147). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 19, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 35 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan — February 19, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m147/