M4.3 Earthquake 116 km WNW of Puerto Natales, Chile — October 30, 2023
2023-10-30 21:01:52 UTC (2023-10-30) · approx. 4:01 PM UTC-5 local
On October 30, 2023 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 116 km WNW of Puerto Natales, Chile, at a depth of 9.7 km and coordinates -51.2482°, -73.9952°.
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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-73.9952°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Puerto Natales, Chile?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 116 km WNW of Puerto Natales, Chile on October 30, 2023 at 21:01 UTC had a depth of 9.7 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: us7000l7m5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 30, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 116 km WNW of Puerto Natales, Chile — October 30, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l7m5/