M4.4 Earthquake 15 km NNE of Petatlán, Mexico — August 30, 2023
2023-08-30 20:26:54 UTC (2023-08-30) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-7 local
On August 30, 2023 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 15 km NNE of Petatlán, Mexico, at a depth of 42.7 km and coordinates 17.6579°, -101.2008°.
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
-101.2008°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Petatlán, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 15 km NNE of Petatlán, Mexico on August 30, 2023 at 20:26 UTC had a depth of 42.7 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: us7000ks6u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 30, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 15 km NNE of Petatlán, Mexico — August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ks6u/