M4.4 Earthquake 3 km SW of Taal, Philippines — August 24, 2023
2023-08-24 23:38:29 UTC (2023-08-24) · approx. 7:38 AM UTC+8 local
On August 24, 2023 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 3 km SW of Taal, Philippines, at a depth of 95.6 km and coordinates 13.8635°, 120.9007°.
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
120.9007°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Taal, Philippines?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 3 km SW of Taal, Philippines on August 24, 2023 at 23:38 UTC had a depth of 95.6 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: us7000ks46). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 24, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 3 km SW of Taal, Philippines — August 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ks46/