M4.4 Earthquake 38 km SW of Turt, Mongolia — March 6, 2022
2022-03-06 23:56:18 UTC (2022-03-06) · approx. 6:56 AM UTC+7 local
On March 6, 2022 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 38 km SW of Turt, Mongolia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 51.2913°, 100.2227°.
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.
Earthquake Details
100.2227°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Turt, Mongolia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 38 km SW of Turt, Mongolia on March 6, 2022 at 23:56 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: us6000h2md). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 6, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 38 km SW of Turt, Mongolia — March 6, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h2md/