Earthquakes on August 4, 2024
248
EARTHQUAKES on August 4, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.5 — central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
10 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
29
M3.0–3.9
11
M2.0–2.9
39
M1.0–1.9
167
Activity Summary
248
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.5
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
05:43 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
Carlsberg Ridge
18:55 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
19 km ENE of Akkeshi, Japan
13:19 UTC · 80.5 km deep
4.8
66 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga
19:06 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
149 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
03:15 UTC · 177.5 km deep
4.7
125 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia
21:38 UTC · 35.0 km deep
4.7
11 km S of Takayama, Japan
11:11 UTC · 260.5 km deep
4.6
30 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines
19:12 UTC · 66.4 km deep
Earthquake Map — August 4, 2024
All Earthquakes — August 4, 2024
Showing 30 of 81 (filtered from 248)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 23:50:22 UTC | 2.3ml | 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.655°, -104.459° | 6.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 4, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 23:50 UTC. Coming 21 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 23:42:55 UTC | 4.4mwr | 65 km E of Macas, Ecuador -2.381°, -77.531° | 39.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 65 km E of Macas, Ecuador with origin time 23:42 UTC on August 4, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 23:34:43 UTC | 3.9mb | 47 km NNE of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan 37.116°, 71.825° | 151.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 47 km NNE of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan on August 4, 2024 at 23:34 UTC. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 23:09:59 UTC | 4.2mb | 98 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu -18.738°, 169.675° | 293.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 98 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu on August 4, 2024 at 23:09 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 23:08:54 UTC | 4.4mb | 119 km E of Wainui, New Zealand -38.785°, 179.438° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 119 km E of Wainui, New Zealand at 23:08 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 22:55:08 UTC | 2.8md | 3 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 18.214°, -67.169° | 81.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 3 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico at 22:55 UTC on August 4, 2024. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 22:12:21 UTC | 4.1mb | 106 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile -22.311°, -67.393° | 179.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 106 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile came in on August 4, 2024 at 22:12 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:47:17 UTC | 2.3md | 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.170°, -155.496° | 32.2 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 21:47 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:46:42 UTC | 4.1mb | Kuril Islands 47.289°, 152.261° | 118.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place near Kuril Islands on August 4, 2024 at 21:46 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:38:28 UTC | 4.7mb | 125 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia -7.256°, 105.116° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 125 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia at 21:38 UTC on August 4, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:30:36 UTC | 3.2ml | 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.331°, -115.182° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho at 21:30 UTC. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:07:33 UTC | 2.9ml | 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.392°, -155.246° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 21:07 UTC on August 4, 2024. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 21:01:33 UTC | 3.1ml | 13 km ESE of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.817°, -146.444° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 13 km ESE of Tatitlek, Alaska at 21:01 UTC on August 4, 2024. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 20:42:44 UTC | 3.0ml | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 52.012°, 178.478° | 107.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 4, 2024 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, logged at 20:42 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 20:00:52 UTC | 2.1ml | 12 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.149°, -155.370° | 31.2 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 12 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii on August 4, 2024 at 20:00 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 19:12:07 UTC | 4.6mb | 30 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines 7.894°, 126.734° | 66.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 30 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines came in on August 4, 2024 at 19:12 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 19:06:19 UTC | 4.8mb | 66 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga -20.125°, -173.810° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 66 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga at 19:06 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 19:06:18 UTC | 2.4ml | 60 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.136°, -153.237° | 140.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 60 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska at 19:06 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 18:55:40 UTC | 5.0mww | Carlsberg Ridge 3.890°, 63.323° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near Carlsberg Ridge on August 4, 2024 at 18:55 UTC. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 18:38:30 UTC | 4.4mb | 167 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.664°, 164.268° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:38 UTC on August 4, 2024, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 167 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 17:00:20 UTC | 4.5mb | 166 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.617°, 149.805° | 42.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 4, 2024 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 166 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 17:00 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 16:54:59 UTC | 2.4ml | 19 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 61.086°, -151.501° | 70.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:54 UTC on August 4, 2024, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 19 km W of Tyonek, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 16:51:02 UTC | 2.1md | 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.980°, -66.839° | 15.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico with origin time 16:51 UTC on August 4, 2024. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 16:18:16 UTC | 2.0md | 10 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 37.622°, -118.867° | 7.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 10 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, CA. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 16:10:05 UTC | 2.4ml | 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.331°, -115.188° | 9.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho at 16:10 UTC on August 4, 2024. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 15:48:06 UTC | 4.6mb | 59 km NE of Calama, Chile -22.083°, -68.514° | 121.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 59 km NE of Calama, Chile on August 4, 2024 at 15:48 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 15:29:53 UTC | 2.2ml | 239 km SW of Adak, Alaska 50.395°, -179.130° | 12.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 239 km SW of Adak, Alaska at 15:29 UTC on August 4, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 14:54:02 UTC | 2.4md | 19 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA 41.035°, -123.446° | 32.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 19 km ENE of Willow Creek, CA came in on August 4, 2024 at 14:54 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 14:27:13 UTC | 2.4ml | 20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho 44.325°, -115.148° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho on August 4, 2024, with origin time 14:27 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-08-04 2024-08-04 14:22:17 UTC | 2.1ml | 64 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.518°, -169.527° | 35.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 64 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 14:22 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on August 4, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.