M5.0 Earthquake 251 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia — July 20, 2024
2024-07-20 00:34:12 UTC (2024-07-20) · approx. 11:34 AM UTC+11 local
On July 20, 2024 at 00:34 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 251 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia, at a depth of 73.6 km and coordinates -21.7463°, 170.2985°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
170.2985°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 251 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia on July 20, 2024 at 00:34 UTC had a depth of 73.6 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.7463°, 170.2985°, which is 251 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n0ei). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 20, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 251 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia — July 20, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n0ei/