M4.1 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam — May 24, 2024
2024-05-24 18:38:44 UTC (2024-05-24) · approx. 4:38 AM UTC+10 local
On May 24, 2024 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 50 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam, at a depth of 143.7 km and coordinates 13.9093°, 144.5930°.
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.
Earthquake Details
144.5930°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Asan-Maina Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 50 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam on May 24, 2024 at 18:38 UTC had a depth of 143.7 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mp73). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 24, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam — May 24, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mp73/