M4.4 Earthquake 168 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia — April 17, 2024
2024-04-17 21:15:56 UTC (2024-04-17) · approx. 5:15 AM UTC+8 local
On April 17, 2024 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 168 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia, at a depth of 145.7 km and coordinates 2.8385°, 125.7219°.
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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125.7219°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 168 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 17, 2024 at 21:15 UTC had a depth of 145.7 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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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mtr3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 17, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 168 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia — April 17, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mtr3/