M4.4 Earthquake 81 km NNE of Karligan, Philippines — March 16, 2022
2022-03-16 20:51:10 UTC (2022-03-16) · approx. 4:51 AM UTC+8 local
On March 16, 2022 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 81 km NNE of Karligan, Philippines, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 15.6525°, 122.3465°.
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
122.3465°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Karligan, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 81 km NNE of Karligan, Philippines on March 16, 2022 at 20:51 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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: us6000h6gm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 16, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 81 km NNE of Karligan, Philippines — March 16, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h6gm/