M4.4 Earthquake 44 km NW of Abepura, Indonesia — July 18, 2023
2023-07-18 19:07:04 UTC (2023-07-18) · approx. 4:07 AM UTC+9 local
On July 18, 2023 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 44 km NW of Abepura, Indonesia, at a depth of 22.8 km and coordinates -2.3510°, 140.3193°.
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
140.3193°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 44 km NW of Abepura, Indonesia on July 18, 2023 at 19:07 UTC had a depth of 22.8 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: us6000kvpf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 18, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 44 km NW of Abepura, Indonesia — July 18, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kvpf/