M3.9 Earthquake 49 km SSE of Media Luna, Cuba — November 10, 2024
2024-11-10 21:27:53 UTC (2024-11-10) · approx. 4:27 PM UTC-5 local
On November 10, 2024 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 49 km SSE of Media Luna, Cuba, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 19.7468°, -77.2091°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-77.2091°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Media Luna, Cuba?
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 49 km SSE of Media Luna, Cuba on November 10, 2024 at 21:27 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nr29). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 10, 2024). M3.9 Earthquake 49 km SSE of Media Luna, Cuba — November 10, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nr29/