M4.4 Earthquake 136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea — October 26, 2023
2023-10-26 21:06:54 UTC (2023-10-26) · approx. 7:06 AM UTC+10 local
On October 26, 2023 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 282.6 km and coordinates -4.6259°, 150.9587°.
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.
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150.9587°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kimbe, Papua New Guinea?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on October 26, 2023 at 21:06 UTC had a depth of 282.6 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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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l7vk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 26, 2023). M4.4 Earthquake 136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea — October 26, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l7vk/