4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 34 km E of Baganga, PhilippinesOctober 13, 2022

2022-10-13 19:41:25 UTC (2022-10-13) · approx. 3:41 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time19:41 UTC3:41 AM UTC+8
Depth53.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates7.627°, 126.867°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 13, 2022 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 34 km E of Baganga, Philippines, at a depth of 53.6 km and coordinates 7.6266°, 126.8671°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 7.63°, 126.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
53.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
7.6266°N
126.8671°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000itfk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
1.392°
RMS Residual
0.87 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-17 22:54:03 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Baganga, Philippines?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 34 km E of Baganga, Philippines on October 13, 2022 at 19:41 UTC had a depth of 53.6 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000itfk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 13, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 34 km E of Baganga, PhilippinesOctober 13, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000itfk/