M4.3 Earthquake 65 km NW of Malfa, Italy — November 14, 2023
2023-11-14 22:43:42 UTC (2023-11-14) · approx. 11:43 PM UTC+1 local
On November 14, 2023 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 65 km NW of Malfa, Italy, at a depth of 355.6 km and coordinates 39.0501°, 14.3804°.
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
14.3804°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Malfa, Italy?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 65 km NW of Malfa, Italy on November 14, 2023 at 22:43 UTC had a depth of 355.6 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: us6000lnfx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 14, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 65 km NW of Malfa, Italy — November 14, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lnfx/