M4.2 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Besao, Philippines — August 18, 2024
2024-08-18 20:51:32 UTC (2024-08-18) · approx. 4:51 AM UTC+8 local
On August 18, 2024 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km WNW of Besao, Philippines, at a depth of 9.4 km and coordinates 17.1192°, 120.8039°.
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.
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120.8039°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Besao, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 6 km WNW of Besao, Philippines on August 18, 2024 at 20:51 UTC had a depth of 9.4 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.
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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: us7000nd4a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 18, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Besao, Philippines — August 18, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nd4a/