M4.4 Earthquake 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania — May 31, 2024
2024-05-31 23:37:09 UTC (2024-05-31) · approx. 1:37 AM UTC+2 local
On May 31, 2024 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania, at a depth of 7.3 km and coordinates -8.7932°, 32.9927°.
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
32.9927°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Mlowo, Tanzania?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania on May 31, 2024 at 23:37 UTC had a depth of 7.3 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mqrs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 31, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania — May 31, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mqrs/