M4.2 Earthquake 31 km WNW of Piti Village, Guam — March 22, 2024
2024-03-22 21:37:25 UTC (2024-03-22) · approx. 7:37 AM UTC+10 local
On March 22, 2024 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 31 km WNW of Piti Village, Guam, at a depth of 137.2 km and coordinates 13.5295°, 144.4103°.
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
144.4103°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Piti Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 31 km WNW of Piti Village, Guam on March 22, 2024 at 21:37 UTC had a depth of 137.2 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.
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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: us7000m89t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 22, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 31 km WNW of Piti Village, Guam — March 22, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m89t/