M4.4 Earthquake 115 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia — November 17, 2020
2020-11-17 23:04:42 UTC (2020-11-17) · approx. 7:04 AM UTC+8 local
On November 17, 2020 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 115 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia, at a depth of 58.4 km and coordinates -9.5131°, 118.9964°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.9 mainshock that occurred 2 days ago 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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118.9964°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Komodo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 115 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia on November 17, 2020 at 23:04 UTC had a depth of 58.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.9 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock that occurred earlier 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000cpni). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 17, 2020). M4.4 Earthquake 115 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia — November 17, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000cpni/