M4.3 Earthquake 45 km SSE of Tarama, Japan — May 27, 2024
2024-05-27 23:12:16 UTC (2024-05-27) · approx. 7:12 AM UTC+8 local
On May 27, 2024 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 45 km SSE of Tarama, Japan, at a depth of 46.5 km and coordinates 24.3132°, 124.9233°.
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
124.9233°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tarama, Japan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 45 km SSE of Tarama, Japan on May 27, 2024 at 23:12 UTC had a depth of 46.5 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: us7000mq2u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 27, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 45 km SSE of Tarama, Japan — May 27, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mq2u/