M4.4 Earthquake 227 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — March 15, 2024
2024-03-15 19:26:08 UTC (2024-03-15) · approx. 1:26 AM UTC+6 local
On March 15, 2024 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 227 km N of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 22.1 km and coordinates 13.7525°, 92.8960°.
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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92.8960°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 227 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on March 15, 2024 at 19:26 UTC had a depth of 22.1 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: us6000mk21). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 15, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 227 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — March 15, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mk21/