M4.4 Earthquake 24 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe — September 23, 2024
2024-09-23 17:59:13 UTC (2024-09-23) · approx. 1:59 PM UTC-4 local
On September 23, 2024 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 144.3 km and coordinates 16.3389°, -61.9901°.
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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-61.9901°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 24 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe on September 23, 2024 at 17:59 UTC had a depth of 144.3 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: us6000ntwl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 23, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 24 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe — September 23, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ntwl/