M4.2 Earthquake 198 km E of Levuka, Fiji — August 23, 2024
2024-08-23 17:17:46 UTC (2024-08-23) · approx. 5:17 AM UTC-12 local
On August 23, 2024 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 198 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 563.3 km and coordinates -17.9434°, -178.8157°.
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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-178.8157°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 198 km E of Levuka, Fiji on August 23, 2024 at 17:17 UTC had a depth of 563.3 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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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nh9f). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 23, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 198 km E of Levuka, Fiji — August 23, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nh9f/