M4.4 Earthquake 84 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — February 15, 2024
2024-02-15 21:33:28 UTC (2024-02-15) · approx. 8:33 AM UTC+11 local
On February 15, 2024 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 84 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu, at a depth of 76.1 km and coordinates -16.3046°, 168.1789°.
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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168.1789°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Lakatoro, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 84 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on February 15, 2024 at 21:33 UTC had a depth of 76.1 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: us7000m0e5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 15, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 84 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — February 15, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m0e5/