M4.4 Earthquake 113 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam — March 18, 2024
2024-03-18 17:53:34 UTC (2024-03-18) · approx. 3:53 AM UTC+10 local
On March 18, 2024 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 113 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam, at a depth of 10.4 km and coordinates 14.3709°, 144.2063°.
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
144.2063°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Piti Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 113 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam on March 18, 2024 at 17:53 UTC had a depth of 10.4 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.
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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: us6000mkhs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 18, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 113 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam — March 18, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mkhs/