M4.2 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia — July 12, 2023
2023-07-12 21:47:23 UTC (2023-07-12) · approx. 5:47 AM UTC+8 local
On July 12, 2023 at 21:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 66 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 78.5 km and coordinates 0.4699°, 126.8741°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
126.8741°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 66 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia on July 12, 2023 at 21:47 UTC had a depth of 78.5 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kh2i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 12, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia — July 12, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kh2i/