M4.4 Earthquake 13 km SE of Perbaungan, Indonesia — June 21, 2024
2024-06-21 19:31:35 UTC (2024-06-21) · approx. 2:31 AM UTC+7 local
On June 21, 2024 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km SE of Perbaungan, Indonesia, at a depth of 189.3 km and coordinates 3.4658°, 99.0241°.
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
99.0241°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Perbaungan, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 13 km SE of Perbaungan, Indonesia on June 21, 2024 at 19:31 UTC had a depth of 189.3 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: us7000mtu0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 21, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 13 km SE of Perbaungan, Indonesia — June 21, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mtu0/