M4.4 Earthquake 209 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia — February 22, 2024
2024-02-22 23:13:36 UTC (2024-02-22) · approx. 7:13 AM UTC+8 local
On February 22, 2024 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 209 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia, at a depth of 22.7 km and coordinates 0.9339°, 120.3171°.
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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120.3171°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Palu, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 209 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia on February 22, 2024 at 23:13 UTC had a depth of 22.7 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: us7000m1vy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 22, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 209 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia — February 22, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m1vy/