M4.2 Earthquake 202 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji — October 29, 2024
2024-10-29 16:56:22 UTC (2024-10-29) · approx. 4:56 AM UTC-12 local
On October 29, 2024 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 202 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji, at a depth of 560.3 km and coordinates -17.1896°, -178.9090°.
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.
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-178.9090°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Labasa, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 202 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji on October 29, 2024 at 16:56 UTC had a depth of 560.3 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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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ns18). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 29, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 202 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji — October 29, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ns18/