M4.4 Earthquake 34 km N of Blangpidie, Indonesia — March 24, 2024
2024-03-24 19:49:03 UTC (2024-03-24) · approx. 1:49 AM UTC+6 local
On March 24, 2024 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 34 km N of Blangpidie, Indonesia, at a depth of 9.4 km and coordinates 4.0491°, 96.7775°.
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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96.7775°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Blangpidie, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 34 km N of Blangpidie, Indonesia on March 24, 2024 at 19:49 UTC had a depth of 9.4 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: us6000mkzv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 24, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 34 km N of Blangpidie, Indonesia — March 24, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mkzv/