M4.9 Earthquake 284 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — October 29, 2024
2024-10-29 07:45:28 UTC (2024-10-29) · approx. 4:45 PM UTC+9 local
On October 29, 2024 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 284 km NE of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.6495°, 142.2883°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with excellent 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
142.2883°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 284 km NE of Fais, Micronesia on October 29, 2024 at 07:45 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 11.6495°, 142.2883°, which is 284 km NE of Fais, Micronesia.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nns7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 29, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 284 km NE of Fais, Micronesia — October 29, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nns7/