M4.3 Earthquake 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia — May 12, 2024
2024-05-12 22:56:34 UTC (2024-05-12) · approx. 5:56 AM UTC+7 local
On May 12, 2024 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 52.9393°, 107.3315°.
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
107.3315°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Khuzhir, Russia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia on May 12, 2024 at 22:56 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: us6000my6e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 12, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia — May 12, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000my6e/