M4.4 Earthquake 47 km S of Mil’kovo, Russia — January 21, 2022
2022-01-21 22:49:01 UTC (2022-01-21) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC+11 local
On January 21, 2022 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 47 km S of Mil’kovo, Russia, at a depth of 165.6 km and coordinates 54.2719°, 158.5455°.
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
158.5455°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Mil’kovo, Russia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 47 km S of Mil’kovo, Russia on January 21, 2022 at 22:49 UTC had a depth of 165.6 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: us7000ge1v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 21, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 47 km S of Mil’kovo, Russia — January 21, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ge1v/