M4.2 Earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge — October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 16:45:21 UTC (2024-10-19) · approx. 1:45 PM UTC-3 local
On October 19, 2024 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 8.1902°, -38.1403°.
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
-38.1403°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 19, 2024 at 16:45 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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: us7000nqgf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 19, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge — October 19, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nqgf/