4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 110 km N of Paciran, IndonesiaMarch 28, 2024

2024-03-28 21:23:02 UTC (2024-03-28) · approx. 4:23 AM UTC+7 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time21:23 UTC4:23 AM UTC+7
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates-5.884°, 112.480°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 28, 2024 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 110 km N of Paciran, Indonesia, at a depth of 17.4 km and coordinates -5.8844°, 112.4798°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -5.88°, 112.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
-5.8844°N
112.4798°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000m8nd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
2.333°
RMS Residual
0.77 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-01 21:55:48 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Paciran, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 110 km N of Paciran, Indonesia on March 28, 2024 at 21:23 UTC had a depth of 17.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m8nd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 28, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 110 km N of Paciran, IndonesiaMarch 28, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m8nd/