M4.3 Earthquake 14 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia — June 24, 2023
2023-06-24 23:59:00 UTC (2023-06-24) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC+8 local
On June 24, 2023 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 14 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia, at a depth of 152.2 km and coordinates -8.3933°, 113.2915°.
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
113.2915°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kencong, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 14 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia on June 24, 2023 at 23:59 UTC had a depth of 152.2 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: us7000kawt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 24, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 14 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia — June 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kawt/