4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 30 km N of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), IndonesiaAugust 7, 2026

2026-08-07 22:12:54 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 6:12 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:12 UTC6:12 AM UTC+8
Depth174.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates1.758°, 124.932°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 30 km N of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia, at a depth of 174.4 km and coordinates 1.7584°, 124.9323°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 1.76°, 124.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
174.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
1.7584°N
124.9323°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj42
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
5.315°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 22:16:30 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 30 km N of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia on August 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 174.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj42). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 30 km N of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), IndonesiaAugust 7, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj42/