M4.4 Earthquake 68 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — April 2, 2024
2024-04-02 18:01:05 UTC (2024-04-02) · approx. 5:01 AM UTC+11 local
On April 2, 2024 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 68 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu, at a depth of 173.2 km and coordinates -15.9515°, 168.0376°.
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.
Earthquake Details
168.0376°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Lakatoro, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 68 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on April 2, 2024 at 18:01 UTC had a depth of 173.2 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: us7000mb0n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 2, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 68 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu — April 2, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mb0n/