M4.3 Earthquake 65 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia — December 4, 2020
2020-12-04 21:52:55 UTC (2020-12-04) · approx. 4:52 AM UTC+7 local
On December 4, 2020 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 65 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia, at a depth of 42.5 km and coordinates -4.3819°, 102.1440°.
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
102.1440°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Bengkulu, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 65 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia on December 4, 2020 at 21:52 UTC had a depth of 42.5 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000cp7y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 4, 2020). M4.3 Earthquake 65 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia — December 4, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cp7y/