M4.7 Earthquake 188 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia — May 8, 2022
2022-05-08 19:41:38 UTC (2022-05-08) · approx. 1:41 AM UTC+6 local
On May 8, 2022 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 188 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia, at a depth of 70.5 km and coordinates 7.0812°, 94.1029°. This earthquake was detected by 38 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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Earthquake Details
94.1029°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Sabang, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 188 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia on May 8, 2022 at 19:41 UTC had a depth of 70.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.0812°, 94.1029°, which is 188 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h7zj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 8, 2022). M4.7 Earthquake 188 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia — May 8, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h7zj/