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M4.1 Earthquake 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, PhilippinesApril 7, 2024

2024-04-07 22:44:17 UTC (2024-04-07) · approx. 6:44 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time22:44 UTC6:44 AM UTC+8
Depth100.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates5.761°, 126.558°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 7, 2024 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines, at a depth of 100.5 km and coordinates 5.7612°, 126.5577°.

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 5.76°, 126.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
100.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
5.7612°N
126.5577°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mcgq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
130.0°
Min Station Distance
1.623°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-12 21:52:00 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Pondaguitan, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on April 7, 2024 at 22:44 UTC had a depth of 100.5 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: us7000mcgq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 7, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, PhilippinesApril 7, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mcgq/