M4.3 Earthquake 214 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia — September 25, 2024
2024-09-25 16:24:05 UTC (2024-09-25) · approx. 12:24 AM UTC+8 local
On September 25, 2024 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 214 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 56.5 km and coordinates 3.2728°, 126.8458°.
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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126.8458°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 214 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia on September 25, 2024 at 16:24 UTC had a depth of 56.5 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: us6000nz40). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 25, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 214 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia — September 25, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nz40/