M4.3 Earthquake 210 km N of Palu, Indonesia — May 29, 2024
2024-05-29 21:58:37 UTC (2024-05-29) · approx. 5:58 AM UTC+8 local
On May 29, 2024 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 210 km N of Palu, Indonesia, at a depth of 29.7 km and coordinates 0.9988°, 119.8084°.
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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119.8084°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Palu, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 210 km N of Palu, Indonesia on May 29, 2024 at 21:58 UTC had a depth of 29.7 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: us7000mqiq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 29, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 210 km N of Palu, Indonesia — May 29, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mqiq/