M4.8 Earthquake 107 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia — November 29, 2023
2023-11-29 14:32:34 UTC (2023-11-29) · approx. 10:32 PM UTC+8 local
On November 29, 2023 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 107 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia, at a depth of 54.0 km and coordinates -0.1757°, 125.1721°. This earthquake was detected by 123 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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125.1721°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Modisi, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 107 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia on November 29, 2023 at 14:32 UTC had a depth of 54.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -0.1757°, 125.1721°, which is 107 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 4.8 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000lej8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 29, 2023). M4.8 Earthquake 107 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia — November 29, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lej8/