M4.4 Earthquake 56 km N of Peschici, Italy — March 27, 2021
2021-03-27 14:01:03 UTC (2021-03-27) · approx. 3:01 PM UTC+1 local
On March 27, 2021 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 56 km N of Peschici, Italy, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.4478°, 16.0740°.
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.
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16.0740°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Peschici, Italy?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 56 km N of Peschici, Italy on March 27, 2021 at 14:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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.
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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: us6000dx0n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 27, 2021). M4.4 Earthquake 56 km N of Peschici, Italy — March 27, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dx0n/