M4.1 Earthquake 124 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste — November 12, 2024
2024-11-12 21:51:24 UTC (2024-11-12) · approx. 5:51 AM UTC+8 local
On November 12, 2024 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 124 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste, at a depth of 379.2 km and coordinates -7.4592°, 125.3431°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 17 days ago 124 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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125.3431°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Dili, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 124 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste on November 12, 2024 at 21:51 UTC had a depth of 379.2 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 124 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nrft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 12, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 124 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste — November 12, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nrft/