M4.3 Earthquake 171 km W of Abepura, Indonesia — March 29, 2024
2024-03-29 19:55:42 UTC (2024-03-29) · approx. 4:55 AM UTC+9 local
On March 29, 2024 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 171 km W of Abepura, Indonesia, at a depth of 27.6 km and coordinates -2.5906°, 139.0892°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred 10 days ago 201 km W of Abepura, Indonesia. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 19 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
139.0892°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 171 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on March 29, 2024 at 19:55 UTC had a depth of 27.6 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.4 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred earlier 201 km W of Abepura, Indonesia. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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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: us7000m9x9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 29, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 171 km W of Abepura, Indonesia — March 29, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9x9/