M4.0 Earthquake in the Mariana Islands region — June 9, 2022
2022-06-09 22:28:57 UTC (2022-06-09) · approx. 8:28 AM UTC+10 local
On June 9, 2022 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck in the Mariana Islands region, at a depth of 292.5 km and coordinates 21.6519°, 143.2137°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
143.2137°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck in the Mariana Islands region on June 9, 2022 at 22:28 UTC had a depth of 292.5 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hhcx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 9, 2022). M4.0 Earthquake in the Mariana Islands region — June 9, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hhcx/