M4.3 Earthquake 90 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia — May 16, 2024
2024-05-16 20:01:34 UTC (2024-05-16) · approx. 4:01 AM UTC+8 local
On May 16, 2024 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 90 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia, at a depth of 194.6 km and coordinates -4.0117°, 127.4322°.
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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127.4322°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ambon, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 90 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia on May 16, 2024 at 20:01 UTC had a depth of 194.6 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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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n0hc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 16, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 90 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia — May 16, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n0hc/