M4.3 Earthquake near Myanmar — November 12, 2021
2021-11-12 17:48:17 UTC (2021-11-12) · approx. 11:48 PM UTC+6 local
On November 12, 2021 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Myanmar, at a depth of 19.6 km and coordinates 25.4248°, 96.6407°.
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
96.6407°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck near Myanmar on November 12, 2021 at 17:48 UTC had a depth of 19.6 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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ftmh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 12, 2021). M4.3 Earthquake near Myanmar — November 12, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ftmh/