M4.4 Earthquake 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia — May 14, 2024
2024-05-14 16:54:55 UTC (2024-05-14) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-4 local
On May 14, 2024 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia, at a depth of 51.8 km and coordinates 13.9630°, -60.0884°.
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
-60.0884°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Dennery, Saint Lucia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia on May 14, 2024 at 16:54 UTC had a depth of 51.8 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: us6000myk3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 14, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia — May 14, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000myk3/