M4.4 Earthquake 261 km W of Tual, Indonesia — July 18, 2022
2022-07-18 17:49:54 UTC (2022-07-18) · approx. 2:49 AM UTC+9 local
On July 18, 2022 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 261 km W of Tual, Indonesia, at a depth of 141.6 km and coordinates -6.0569°, 130.4339°.
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
130.4339°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Tual, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 261 km W of Tual, Indonesia on July 18, 2022 at 17:49 UTC had a depth of 141.6 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: us6000i5xp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 18, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 261 km W of Tual, Indonesia — July 18, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i5xp/