M4.0 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan — August 16, 2024
2024-08-16 20:41:27 UTC (2024-08-16) · approx. 4:41 AM UTC+8 local
On August 16, 2024 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan, at a depth of 17.7 km and coordinates 23.7699°, 121.6902°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
121.6902°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 24 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan on August 16, 2024 at 20:41 UTC had a depth of 17.7 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n7i1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 16, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan — August 16, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n7i1/