M4.4 Earthquake 45 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu — April 30, 2023
2023-04-30 16:44:31 UTC (2023-04-30) · approx. 3:44 AM UTC+11 local
On April 30, 2023 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 45 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu, at a depth of 246.6 km and coordinates -19.1635°, 169.4540°.
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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169.4540°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Isangel, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 45 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu on April 30, 2023 at 16:44 UTC had a depth of 246.6 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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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000k9qh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 30, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 45 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu — April 30, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000k9qh/