M4.5 Earthquake 38 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines — August 2, 2024
2024-08-02 22:48:59 UTC (2024-08-02) · approx. 6:48 AM UTC+8 local
Aftershock of the M5.3 mainshock.
On August 2, 2024 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 38 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines, at a depth of 80.1 km and coordinates 7.9348°, 126.8058°. This earthquake was detected by 29 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred 14 days ago 16 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
The epicenter is located in Philippines, a region characterized by the Manila Trench and Philippine Trench subduction systems, where the Philippine Sea Plate overrides the Eurasian Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Philippine Fault. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
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126.8058°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Kinablangan, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 38 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines on August 2, 2024 at 22:48 UTC had a depth of 80.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.9348°, 126.8058°, which is 38 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines. View all earthquakes in Philippines.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.3 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.5 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred earlier 16 km ENE of Baganga, Philippines. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Has Philippines had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Philippines was the M8.0 Mindanao earthquake of August 17, 1976. Today's magnitude 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n8lx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 2, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 38 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines — August 2, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n8lx/