M4.9 Earthquake 224 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia — September 12, 2024
2024-09-12 06:46:13 UTC (2024-09-12) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC+3 local
On September 12, 2024 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 224 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.8945°, 40.1074°. This earthquake was detected by 78 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
40.1074°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Bariq, Saudi Arabia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 224 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia on September 12, 2024 at 06:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.8945°, 40.1074°, which is 224 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nd8a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 12, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 224 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia — September 12, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nd8a/