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M4.1 Earthquake 54 km W of Teluk Dalam, IndonesiaMarch 20, 2024

2024-03-20 19:15:03 UTC (2024-03-20) · approx. 1:15 AM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time19:15 UTC1:15 AM UTC+6
Depth25.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates0.650°, 97.322°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 20, 2024 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 54 km W of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia, at a depth of 25.5 km and coordinates 0.6505°, 97.3219°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 0.65°, 97.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
25.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
0.6505°N
97.3219°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000m7xp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.697°
RMS Residual
0.77 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-27 14:19:23 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Teluk Dalam, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 54 km W of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia on March 20, 2024 at 19:15 UTC had a depth of 25.5 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m7xp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 20, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 54 km W of Teluk Dalam, IndonesiaMarch 20, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m7xp/