M4.3 Earthquake 34 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand — May 25, 2024
2024-05-25 21:03:24 UTC (2024-05-25) · approx. 9:03 AM UTC+12 local
On May 25, 2024 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 34 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand, at a depth of 53.6 km and coordinates -37.7957°, 177.5670°.
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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177.5670°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Opotiki, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 34 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand on May 25, 2024 at 21:03 UTC had a depth of 53.6 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.
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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: us7000mp8z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 25, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 34 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand — May 25, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mp8z/