M4.2 Earthquake 35 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia — May 30, 2024
2024-05-30 20:08:17 UTC (2024-05-30) · approx. 3:08 AM UTC+7 local
On May 30, 2024 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 35 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia, at a depth of 132.2 km and coordinates 1.9421°, 99.0285°.
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
99.0285°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Sibolga, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 35 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia on May 30, 2024 at 20:08 UTC had a depth of 132.2 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: us7000mp32). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 30, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 35 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia — May 30, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mp32/