M4.2 Earthquake 82 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia — August 27, 2024
2024-08-27 14:58:08 UTC (2024-08-27) · approx. 9:58 PM UTC+7 local
On August 27, 2024 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 82 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia, at a depth of 50.9 km and coordinates 0.1132°, 98.3912°.
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.
Earthquake Details
98.3912°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Teluk Dalam, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 82 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia on August 27, 2024 at 14:58 UTC had a depth of 50.9 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: us7000ngd2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 27, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 82 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia — August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngd2/