M4.7 Earthquake 229 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia — December 10, 2024
2024-12-10 06:13:41 UTC (2024-12-10) · approx. 3:13 PM UTC+9 local
On December 10, 2024 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 229 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 148.2 km and coordinates 3.8052°, 127.9545°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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127.9545°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 229 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on December 10, 2024 at 06:13 UTC had a depth of 148.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 3.8052°, 127.9545°, which is 229 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nxim). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 10, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 229 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia — December 10, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nxim/