M4.7 Earthquake 174 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam — August 27, 2024
2024-08-27 13:09:15 UTC (2024-08-27) · approx. 11:09 PM UTC+10 local
On August 27, 2024 at 13:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 174 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 34.2 km and coordinates 12.1177°, 143.5623°. This earthquake was detected by 64 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
143.5623°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 174 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on August 27, 2024 at 13:09 UTC had a depth of 34.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.1177°, 143.5623°, which is 174 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ngcz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 27, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 174 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam — August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngcz/