4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 11 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines — February 22, 2024

2024-02-22 21:00:42 UTC (2024-02-22) · approx. 5:00 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time21:00 UTC≈ 5:00 AM UTC+8
Depth148.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates13.590°, 120.796°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 22, 2024 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 11 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines, at a depth of 148.2 km and coordinates 13.5897°, 120.7964°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 13.59°, 120.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
148.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
13.5897°N
120.7964°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000m1vv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
16.001°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-02 15:50:14 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Tingloy, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 11 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines on February 22, 2024 at 21:00 UTC had a depth of 148.2 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m1vv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 22, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 11 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines — February 22, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m1vv/