M4.5 Earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge — November 24, 2024
2024-11-24 15:28:06 UTC (2024-11-24) · approx. 12:28 PM UTC-3 local
On November 24, 2024 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 21.0242°, -45.6921°. This earthquake was detected by 19 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-45.6921°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on November 24, 2024 at 15:28 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 21.0242°, -45.6921°, which is near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nxci). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 24, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge — November 24, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nxci/