M4.3 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Tuensang, India — June 12, 2023
2023-06-12 21:23:08 UTC (2023-06-12) · approx. 3:23 AM UTC+6 local
On June 12, 2023 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 48 km ESE of Tuensang, India, at a depth of 77.5 km and coordinates 26.1093°, 95.2775°.
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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95.2775°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tuensang, India?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 48 km ESE of Tuensang, India on June 12, 2023 at 21:23 UTC had a depth of 77.5 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: us7000k82d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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