M4.3 Earthquake 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique — May 14, 2024
2024-05-14 16:49:36 UTC (2024-05-14) · approx. 7:49 PM UTC+3 local
On May 14, 2024 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -10.8699°, 41.4187°.
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
41.4187°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mocímboa, Mozambique?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique on May 14, 2024 at 16:49 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: us6000n02s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 14, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique — May 14, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n02s/