4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 92 km W of Tobelo, IndonesiaNovember 11, 2022

2022-11-11 20:52:38 UTC (2022-11-11) · approx. 4:52 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time20:52 UTC4:52 AM UTC+8
Depth127.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates1.734°, 127.179°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 11, 2022 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 92 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 127.3 km and coordinates 1.7340°, 127.1792°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 1.73°, 127.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
127.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
1.7340°N
127.1792°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ip57
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.974°
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-21 19:27:23 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 92 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia on November 11, 2022 at 20:52 UTC had a depth of 127.3 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ip57). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 11, 2022). M4.3 Earthquake 92 km W of Tobelo, IndonesiaNovember 11, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ip57/