M4.1 Earthquake 47 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 23:40:13 UTC (2024-10-19) · approx. 10:40 AM UTC+11 local
On October 19, 2024 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 47 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu, at a depth of 175.7 km and coordinates -16.1262°, 167.8555°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
167.8555°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Lakatoro, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 47 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on October 19, 2024 at 23:40 UTC had a depth of 175.7 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nqgg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 19, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 47 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — October 19, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nqgg/