4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 101 km SSW of Tambolaka, IndonesiaNovember 25, 2023

2023-11-25 22:23:46 UTC (2023-11-25) · approx. 6:23 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:23 UTC6:23 AM UTC+8
Depth27.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates-10.232°, 118.783°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 25, 2023 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 101 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia, at a depth of 27.4 km and coordinates -10.2325°, 118.7834°.

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 -10.23°, 118.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
27.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
-10.2325°N
118.7834°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000lqrz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
1.713°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-01 15:13:45 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 101 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on November 25, 2023 at 22:23 UTC had a depth of 27.4 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: us6000lqrz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 25, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 101 km SSW of Tambolaka, IndonesiaNovember 25, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lqrz/