4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 289 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor LesteJuly 11, 2024

2024-07-11 16:19:41 UTC (2024-07-11) · approx. 1:19 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time16:19 UTC1:19 AM UTC+9
Depth332.5 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-6.315°, 128.416°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 11, 2024 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck 289 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 332.5 km and coordinates -6.3147°, 128.4155°.

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 -6.31°, 128.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
332.5 km
deep-focus
Location
-6.3147°N
128.4155°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000myma
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
2.317°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-20 16:00:54 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 289 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on July 11, 2024 at 16:19 UTC had a depth of 332.5 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: us7000myma). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 11, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 289 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor LesteJuly 11, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000myma/