M4.4 Earthquake 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran — August 21, 2024
2024-08-21 19:01:44 UTC (2024-08-21) · approx. 11:01 PM UTC+4 local
On August 21, 2024 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 26.3771°, 59.7788°.
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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59.7788°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Fannūj, Iran?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran on August 21, 2024 at 19:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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: us7000n8j0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 21, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran — August 21, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n8j0/