M4.4 Earthquake 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia — March 7, 2022
2022-03-07 19:08:09 UTC (2022-03-07) · approx. 4:08 AM UTC+9 local
On March 7, 2022 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia, at a depth of 4.3 km and coordinates -19.7739°, 133.8918°.
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
133.8918°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Tennant Creek, Australia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia on March 7, 2022 at 19:08 UTC had a depth of 4.3 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.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000h2v0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 7, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia — March 7, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h2v0/