M4.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico — February 12, 2024
2024-02-12 21:22:13 UTC (2024-02-12) · approx. 2:22 PM UTC-7 local
On February 12, 2024 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 15 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico, at a depth of 25.4 km and coordinates 16.6367°, -99.4374°.
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
-99.4374°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Llano de la Puerta, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 15 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico on February 12, 2024 at 21:22 UTC had a depth of 25.4 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: us7000lzmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 12, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico — February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lzmw/