M4.3 Earthquake 245 km S of Ambon, Indonesia — August 22, 2024
2024-08-22 22:37:31 UTC (2024-08-22) · approx. 7:37 AM UTC+9 local
On August 22, 2024 at 22:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 245 km S of Ambon, Indonesia, at a depth of 342.1 km and coordinates -5.9072°, 128.4140°.
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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128.4140°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ambon, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 245 km S of Ambon, Indonesia on August 22, 2024 at 22:37 UTC had a depth of 342.1 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: us7000n8vm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 22, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 245 km S of Ambon, Indonesia — August 22, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n8vm/