M4.9 Earthquake 174 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste — April 16, 2024
2024-04-16 03:07:14 UTC (2024-04-16) · approx. 11:07 AM UTC+8 local
On April 16, 2024 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 deep-focus earthquake struck 174 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste, at a depth of 503.6 km and coordinates -7.0497°, 124.9542°. This earthquake was detected by 99 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
124.9542°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Maubara, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 174 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste on April 16, 2024 at 03:07 UTC had a depth of 503.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.0497°, 124.9542°, which is 174 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mcbr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 16, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 174 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste — April 16, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mcbr/