M4.6 Earthquake 296 km ESE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius — April 1, 2024
2024-04-01 21:59:55 UTC (2024-04-01) · approx. 1:59 AM UTC+4 local
On April 1, 2024 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 296 km ESE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -20.2405°, 66.1895°. This earthquake was detected by 25 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
66.1895°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Port Mathurin, Mauritius?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 296 km ESE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius on April 1, 2024 at 21:59 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -20.2405°, 66.1895°, which is 296 km ESE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mat7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 1, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 296 km ESE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius — April 1, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mat7/