M4.4 Earthquake in the Socotra region — September 23, 2026
2026-09-23 10:33:05 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 2:33 PM UTC+4 local
On September 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Socotra region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.8587°, 56.8032°.
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
56.8032°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Socotra region?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck in the Socotra region on September 23, 2026 at 10:33 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: us6000tx2s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 23, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake in the Socotra region — September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tx2s/