M4.4 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia — October 20, 2024
2024-10-20 19:44:54 UTC (2024-10-20) · approx. 2:44 AM UTC+7 local
On October 20, 2024 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 95 km SSE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 55.3353°, 112.1555°.
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
112.1555°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Novyy Uoyan, Russia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 95 km SSE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia on October 20, 2024 at 19:44 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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: us6000nzx5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 20, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia — October 20, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nzx5/