M4.0 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia — August 29, 2023
2023-08-29 20:04:55 UTC (2023-08-29) · approx. 4:04 AM UTC+8 local
On August 29, 2023 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 51 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia, at a depth of 89.5 km and coordinates -9.2284°, 114.9909°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
114.9909°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Jimbaran, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 51 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia on August 29, 2023 at 20:04 UTC had a depth of 89.5 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kt78). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 29, 2023). M4.0 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia — August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kt78/