4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 111 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, RussiaJune 2, 2024

2024-06-02 21:57:55 UTC (2024-06-02) · approx. 8:57 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time21:57 UTC8:57 AM UTC+11
Depth71.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.233°, 162.277°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 2, 2024 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 111 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia, at a depth of 71.4 km and coordinates 55.2325°, 162.2767°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.23°, 162.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
71.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.2325°N
162.2767°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mr04
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
119.0°
Min Station Distance
3.074°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-06 20:32:52 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 111 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia on June 2, 2024 at 21:57 UTC had a depth of 71.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mr04). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 2, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 111 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, RussiaJune 2, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mr04/