M4.3 Earthquake 75 km N of Manado, Indonesia — January 24, 2024
2024-01-24 22:10:46 UTC (2024-01-24) · approx. 6:10 AM UTC+8 local
On January 24, 2024 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 75 km N of Manado, Indonesia, at a depth of 239.2 km and coordinates 2.1650°, 124.7976°.
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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124.7976°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Manado, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 75 km N of Manado, Indonesia on January 24, 2024 at 22:10 UTC had a depth of 239.2 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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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ltky). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 24, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 75 km N of Manado, Indonesia — January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ltky/