M4.2 Earthquake 203 km NE of Inuvik, Canada — June 14, 2024
2024-06-14 20:45:44 UTC (2024-06-14) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-9 local
On June 14, 2024 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 203 km NE of Inuvik, Canada, at a depth of 9.9 km and coordinates 69.8402°, -130.7152°.
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
-130.7152°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Inuvik, Canada?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 203 km NE of Inuvik, Canada on June 14, 2024 at 20:45 UTC had a depth of 9.9 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: us7000msik). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 14, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 203 km NE of Inuvik, Canada — June 14, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000msik/