M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa — April 30, 2024
2024-04-30 15:47:58 UTC (2024-04-30) · approx. 5:47 PM UTC+2 local
On April 30, 2024 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa, at a depth of 5.0 km and coordinates -27.7222°, 26.6040°.
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
26.6040°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Allanridge, South Africa?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa on April 30, 2024 at 15:47 UTC had a depth of 5.0 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: us6000mx6p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 30, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NW of Allanridge, South Africa — April 30, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mx6p/