M4.4 Earthquake 17 km N of Mungui, Peru — April 21, 2024
2024-04-21 22:15:57 UTC (2024-04-21) · approx. 5:15 PM UTC-5 local
On April 21, 2024 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 17 km N of Mungui, Peru, at a depth of 84.3 km and coordinates -15.0245°, -72.9200°.
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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-72.9200°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Mungui, Peru?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 17 km N of Mungui, Peru on April 21, 2024 at 22:15 UTC had a depth of 84.3 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: us7000mdql). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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