M4.3 Earthquake 195 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna — December 6, 2022
2022-12-06 20:25:35 UTC (2022-12-06) · approx. 8:25 AM UTC-12 local
On December 6, 2022 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 195 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna, at a depth of 320.0 km and coordinates -15.0498°, -176.1059°.
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.
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-176.1059°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 195 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna on December 6, 2022 at 20:25 UTC had a depth of 320.0 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000j86p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 6, 2022). M4.3 Earthquake 195 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna — December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000j86p/