M4.4 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Saiha, India — January 25, 2024
2024-01-25 21:58:08 UTC (2024-01-25) · approx. 3:58 AM UTC+6 local
On January 25, 2024 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km SSE of Saiha, India, at a depth of 41.3 km and coordinates 22.1702°, 93.1736°.
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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93.1736°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Saiha, India?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 40 km SSE of Saiha, India on January 25, 2024 at 21:58 UTC had a depth of 41.3 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: us7000ltu7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 25, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Saiha, India — January 25, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ltu7/