M4.2 Earthquake 114 km S of Vrangel’, Russia — October 21, 2024
2024-10-21 20:59:15 UTC (2024-10-21) · approx. 5:59 AM UTC+9 local
On October 21, 2024 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 114 km S of Vrangel’, Russia, at a depth of 477.1 km and coordinates 41.6988°, 133.1359°.
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
133.1359°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Vrangel’, Russia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 114 km S of Vrangel’, Russia on October 21, 2024 at 20:59 UTC had a depth of 477.1 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: us7000nmc5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 21, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 114 km S of Vrangel’, Russia — October 21, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nmc5/