M4.3 Earthquake 42 km SSE of Solok, Indonesia — November 19, 2020
2020-11-19 20:12:14 UTC (2020-11-19) · approx. 3:12 AM UTC+7 local
On November 19, 2020 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 42 km SSE of Solok, Indonesia, at a depth of 102.2 km and coordinates -1.1384°, 100.8382°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
100.8382°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Solok, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 42 km SSE of Solok, Indonesia on November 19, 2020 at 20:12 UTC had a depth of 102.2 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000crp1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 19, 2020). M4.3 Earthquake 42 km SSE of Solok, Indonesia — November 19, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000crp1/