M4.3 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Betulia, Colombia — May 5, 2023
2023-05-05 17:25:52 UTC (2023-05-05) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC-5 local
On May 5, 2023 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Betulia, Colombia, at a depth of 143.8 km and coordinates 6.9456°, -73.1785°.
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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-73.1785°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Betulia, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 12 km ENE of Betulia, Colombia on May 5, 2023 at 17:25 UTC had a depth of 143.8 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.
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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: us6000kavr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 5, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Betulia, Colombia — May 5, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kavr/