Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:01 AM
2024-09-16 16:01 UTC · 52.283°, -173.795°
Magnitude
4.5 mb
Moderate
Depth
89 km
Intermediate
Energy
85 tons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
52.283°, -173.795°
Felt reports
1
“Did You Feel It?”
Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
—
Felt widely; can cause minor damage to weak structures.
At 89 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Moderate range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Manila Trench (~6755 km away). Last major event: 1934 Manila Trench Earthquake.
Area seismic-hazard score: 8/100 (low).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.