M4.3 Earthquake 142 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu — September 17, 2024
2024-09-17 22:23:11 UTC (2024-09-17) · approx. 9:23 AM UTC+11 local
On September 17, 2024 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 142 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -20.8310°, 169.2890°.
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
169.2890°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Isangel, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 142 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu on September 17, 2024 at 22:23 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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: us6000nt2v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 17, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 142 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu — September 17, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nt2v/