M4.4 Earthquake 238 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — February 17, 2024
2024-02-17 17:26:38 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 3:26 AM UTC+10 local
On February 17, 2024 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 238 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 108.1 km and coordinates 17.3635°, 145.9201°.
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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145.9201°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 238 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on February 17, 2024 at 17:26 UTC had a depth of 108.1 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: us7000m0t9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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