M4.4 Earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands — May 15, 2024
2024-05-15 22:41:47 UTC (2024-05-15) · approx. 8:41 AM UTC+10 local
On May 15, 2024 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 155.1 km and coordinates 20.7307°, 144.8637°.
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
144.8637°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands on May 15, 2024 at 22:41 UTC had a depth of 155.1 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: us6000myuz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 15, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands — May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000myuz/