M4.4 Earthquake 96 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia — August 10, 2024
2024-08-10 20:03:17 UTC (2024-08-10) · approx. 3:03 AM UTC+7 local
On August 10, 2024 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 96 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia, at a depth of 80.9 km and coordinates 0.6239°, 98.8387°.
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
98.8387°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Padangsidempuan, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 96 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia on August 10, 2024 at 20:03 UTC had a depth of 80.9 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: us6000njed). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 10, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 96 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia — August 10, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000njed/