M4.4 Earthquake 41 km WNW of Naha, Japan — January 19, 2024
2024-01-19 21:59:40 UTC (2024-01-19) · approx. 5:59 AM UTC+8 local
On January 19, 2024 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km WNW of Naha, Japan, at a depth of 54.3 km and coordinates 26.4055°, 127.3223°.
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
127.3223°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Naha, Japan?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 41 km WNW of Naha, Japan on January 19, 2024 at 21:59 UTC had a depth of 54.3 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: us6000m4u8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 19, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 41 km WNW of Naha, Japan — January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m4u8/