M4.3 Earthquake 81 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — December 12, 2023
2023-12-12 20:07:17 UTC (2023-12-12) · approx. 2:07 AM UTC+6 local
On December 12, 2023 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 81 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar, at a depth of 118.7 km and coordinates 24.2461°, 94.8650°.
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
94.8650°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mawlaik, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 81 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar on December 12, 2023 at 20:07 UTC had a depth of 118.7 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: us7000ljwd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 12, 2023). M4.3 Earthquake 81 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ljwd/