M4.2 Earthquake 218 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu — March 28, 2024
2024-03-28 22:06:29 UTC (2024-03-28) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC+11 local
On March 28, 2024 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 218 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu, at a depth of 103.2 km and coordinates -21.3146°, 170.2011°.
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
170.2011°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isangel, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 218 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu on March 28, 2024 at 22:06 UTC had a depth of 103.2 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: us7000m9p9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 28, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 218 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu — March 28, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9p9/