M4.3 Earthquake near Davis Strait — August 1, 2023
2023-08-01 19:29:03 UTC (2023-08-01) · approx. 3:29 PM UTC-4 local
On August 1, 2023 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Davis Strait, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 61.4163°, -59.7928°.
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
-59.7928°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Davis Strait?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck near Davis Strait on August 1, 2023 at 19:29 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kx4k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 1, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake near Davis Strait — August 1, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kx4k/