M4.3 Earthquake 169 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia — January 24, 2023
2023-01-24 21:23:51 UTC (2023-01-24) · approx. 5:23 AM UTC+8 local
On January 24, 2023 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 169 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 55.8 km and coordinates 3.0899°, 127.3087°.
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
127.3087°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 169 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on January 24, 2023 at 21:23 UTC had a depth of 55.8 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jlvq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 24, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 169 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia — January 24, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jlvq/