M4.3 Earthquake 34 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal — January 12, 2024
2024-01-12 17:47:29 UTC (2024-01-12) · approx. 10:47 PM UTC+5 local
On January 12, 2024 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 34 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal, at a depth of 22.6 km and coordinates 29.5220°, 81.1253°.
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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81.1253°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Dipayal, Nepal?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 34 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal on January 12, 2024 at 17:47 UTC had a depth of 22.6 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: us6000m3ct). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 12, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 34 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal — January 12, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m3ct/