M4.9 Earthquake 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — April 14, 2024
2024-04-14 21:05:59 UTC (2024-04-14) · approx. 6:05 AM UTC+9 local
On April 14, 2024 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 137.5 km and coordinates -7.5578°, 127.5419°. This earthquake was detected by 96 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
127.5419°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on April 14, 2024 at 21:05 UTC had a depth of 137.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.5578°, 127.5419°, which is 122 km NNE of Lospalos, 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: us7000mdvx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 14, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — April 14, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mdvx/