M4.4 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Barone, Italy — October 12, 2022
2022-10-12 22:44:54 UTC (2022-10-12) · approx. 11:44 PM UTC+1 local
On October 12, 2022 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 3 km SSE of Barone, Italy, at a depth of 34.7 km and coordinates 38.8225°, 16.6505°.
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
16.6505°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Barone, Italy?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 3 km SSE of Barone, Italy on October 12, 2022 at 22:44 UTC had a depth of 34.7 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: us6000it5n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 12, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Barone, Italy — October 12, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000it5n/