M4.3 Earthquake 96 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia — July 17, 2024
2024-07-17 19:49:58 UTC (2024-07-17) · approx. 2:49 AM UTC+7 local
On July 17, 2024 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 96 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia, at a depth of 553.6 km and coordinates -5.6890°, 110.3505°.
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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110.3505°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Batang, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 96 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia on July 17, 2024 at 19:49 UTC had a depth of 553.6 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: us7000mzw5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 17, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 96 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia — July 17, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mzw5/