Earthquakes on September 24, 2024
234
EARTHQUAKES on September 24, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.4 — Fiji region
10 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
27
M3.0–3.9
6
M2.0–2.9
44
M1.0–1.9
153
Activity Summary
234
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.4
Fiji region
21:58 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
63 km SW of Taltal, Chile
14:24 UTC · 51.8 km deep
Felt by 1
5.1
southern East Pacific Rise
06:59 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
57 km W of Salsacate, Argentina
00:58 UTC · 151.9 km deep
Felt by 1
4.9
288 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
21:54 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
10:58 UTC · 92.2 km deep
4.7
South Sandwich Islands region
13:32 UTC · 73.9 km deep
4.6
136 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India
09:24 UTC · 86.1 km deep
Earthquake Map — September 24, 2024
All Earthquakes — September 24, 2024
Showing 30 of 81 (filtered from 234)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:49:23 UTC | 2.3ml | 32 km WSW of Mentone, Texas 31.610°, -103.925° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 32 km WSW of Mentone, Texas on September 24, 2024 at 22:49 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:39:06 UTC | 2.0ml | 13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 35.658°, -117.541° | 8.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA with origin time 22:39 UTC on September 24, 2024. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:38:42 UTC | 2.0ml | 48 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California 41.958°, -119.580° | 1.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 48 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California at 22:38 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:38:24 UTC | 2.9ml | 204 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 50.419°, -173.440° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 204 km SSE of Atka, Alaska came in on September 24, 2024 at 22:38 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:32:11 UTC | 2.4md | 7 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.930°, -66.961° | 10.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 7 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico came in on September 24, 2024 at 22:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:23:49 UTC | 2.0ml | 8 km SW of Big Lake, Alaska 61.462°, -150.053° | 40.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:23 UTC on September 24, 2024, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 8 km SW of Big Lake, Alaska. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 22:18:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 80 km WNW of Lebu, Chile -37.239°, -74.439° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 80 km WNW of Lebu, Chile came in on September 24, 2024 at 22:18 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 21:58:09 UTC | 5.4mww | Fiji region -16.859°, -176.970° | 10.0 km | - | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck in the Fiji region. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on September 24, 2024. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 21:54:11 UTC | 4.9mb | 288 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -16.751°, -177.152° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:54 UTC on September 24, 2024, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 288 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 21:41:30 UTC | 2.1ml | 34 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.538°, -152.416° | 58.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 34 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska on September 24, 2024 at 21:41 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 20:09:05 UTC | 3.5ml | 9 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.735°, -105.381° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 9 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on September 24, 2024 at 20:09 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 19:41:59 UTC | 3.4ml | 17 km NNE of Alausí, Ecuador -2.061°, -78.782° | 125.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 17 km NNE of Alausí, Ecuador at 19:41 UTC. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 19:06:15 UTC | 2.3md | 10 km SSE of Lamboglia, Puerto Rico 17.896°, -65.953° | 11.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 24, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km SSE of Lamboglia, Puerto Rico, logged at 19:06 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 17:24:05 UTC | 2.5ml | 113 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska 59.082°, -137.899° | 3.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 113 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska came in on September 24, 2024 at 17:24 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 17:11:33 UTC | 2.4ml | 51 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.330°, -152.408° | 92.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 51 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska on September 24, 2024 at 17:11 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 17:07:41 UTC | 4.5mb | 68 km SSE of Honchō, Japan 41.578°, 143.283° | 48.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 68 km SSE of Honchō, Japan. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 16:18:03 UTC | 2.4ml | 64 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska 57.013°, -157.926° | 109.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 64 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 16:18 UTC on September 24, 2024. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 15:19:36 UTC | 4.3mb | Reykjanes Ridge 52.749°, -34.262° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Reykjanes Ridge on September 24, 2024 at 15:19 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 14:55:44 UTC | 4.0mb | 136 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.498°, 147.147° | 187.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 136 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea came in on September 24, 2024 at 14:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 14:24:26 UTC | 5.2mww | 63 km SW of Taltal, Chile -25.864°, -70.869° | 51.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 63 km SW of Taltal, Chile on September 24, 2024 at 14:24 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 13:58:56 UTC | 4.0mb | 273 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.677°, -177.875° | 476.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 273 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on September 24, 2024 at 13:58 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 13:58:32 UTC | 2.8ml | 171 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.142°, -171.026° | 63.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 171 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 13:44:48 UTC | 3.4ml | 144 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.256°, -178.462° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 13:44 UTC on September 24, 2024, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 144 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 13:32:02 UTC | 4.7mb | South Sandwich Islands region -56.194°, -27.097° | 73.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected in the South Sandwich Islands region on September 24, 2024, with origin time 13:32 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 12:54:27 UTC | 2.1ml | 33 km NW of Atka, Alaska 52.398°, -174.567° | 116.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 24, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 33 km NW of Atka, Alaska, logged at 12:54 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 12:31:38 UTC | 2.2md | 19 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 19.017°, -155.405° | 35.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii at 12:31 UTC on September 24, 2024. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 12:22:04 UTC | 2.2ml | 64 km ENE of Adak, Alaska 52.026°, -175.723° | 234.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 64 km ENE of Adak, Alaska on September 24, 2024 at 12:22 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 11:40:42 UTC | 2.2ml | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.674°, -104.376° | 6.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 11:40 UTC on September 24, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 11:21:20 UTC | 2.2ml | 30 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska 67.922°, -162.239° | 6.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 30 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska at 11:21 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 10:58:37 UTC | 4.9mb | 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea -4.337°, 143.161° | 92.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at 10:58 UTC on September 24, 2024. See the M4.9 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 September 24, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.