M5.2 Earthquake 166 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste — May 14, 2023
2023-05-14 06:13:52 UTC (2023-05-14) · approx. 2:13 PM UTC+8 local
On May 14, 2023 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 166 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste, at a depth of 556.8 km and coordinates -7.2326°, 124.5946°. This earthquake was detected by 84 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
124.5946°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Maubara, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 166 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste on May 14, 2023 at 06:13 UTC had a depth of 556.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -7.2326°, 124.5946°, which is 166 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kbsi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 14, 2023). M5.2 Earthquake 166 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste — May 14, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kbsi/