M4.4 Earthquake 171 km N of Dili, Timor Leste — July 24, 2022
2022-07-24 17:25:01 UTC (2022-07-24) · approx. 1:25 AM UTC+8 local
On July 24, 2022 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck 171 km N of Dili, Timor Leste, at a depth of 539.1 km and coordinates -7.0406°, 125.2790°.
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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125.2790°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Dili, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 171 km N of Dili, Timor Leste on July 24, 2022 at 17:25 UTC had a depth of 539.1 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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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000i7s9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 24, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 171 km N of Dili, Timor Leste — July 24, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i7s9/