M4.1 Earthquake 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste — March 29, 2023
2023-03-29 22:12:23 UTC (2023-03-29) · approx. 6:12 AM UTC+8 local
On March 29, 2023 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste, at a depth of 270.5 km and coordinates -7.7107°, 124.4296°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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124.4296°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Maubara, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste on March 29, 2023 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 270.5 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000k1ry). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 29, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste — March 29, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000k1ry/