M4.3 Earthquake 132 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea — May 8, 2024
2024-05-08 15:50:59 UTC (2024-05-08) · approx. 12:50 AM UTC+9 local
On May 8, 2024 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 132 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 92.8 km and coordinates -4.8556°, 141.8109°.
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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141.8109°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ambunti, Papua New Guinea?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 132 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2024 at 15:50 UTC had a depth of 92.8 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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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mx94). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 8, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 132 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea — May 8, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mx94/