M4.3 Earthquake 126 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia — September 10, 2023
2023-09-10 20:17:28 UTC (2023-09-10) · approx. 5:17 AM UTC+9 local
On September 10, 2023 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia, at a depth of 45.7 km and coordinates -3.6065°, 140.1051°.
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
140.1051°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 126 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia on September 10, 2023 at 20:17 UTC had a depth of 45.7 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: us7000kvs0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 10, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 126 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia — September 10, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kvs0/