4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 112 km WSW of Gorontalo, IndonesiaNovember 30, 2024

2024-11-30 17:47:08 UTC (2024-11-30) · approx. 1:47 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time17:47 UTC1:47 AM UTC+8
Depth179.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates0.218°, 122.101°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 30, 2024 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 112 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia, at a depth of 179.8 km and coordinates 0.2182°, 122.1013°.

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 0.22°, 122.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
179.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
0.2182°N
122.1013°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nv5x
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
1.420°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-02 00:54:13 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Gorontalo, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 112 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia on November 30, 2024 at 17:47 UTC had a depth of 179.8 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: us7000nv5x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 30, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 112 km WSW of Gorontalo, IndonesiaNovember 30, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nv5x/