M4.3 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua — September 12, 2024
2024-09-12 21:07:06 UTC (2024-09-12) · approx. 3:07 PM UTC-6 local
On September 12, 2024 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 14 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua, at a depth of 163.0 km and coordinates 11.6268°, -85.9199°.
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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-85.9199°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Belén, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 14 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua on September 12, 2024 at 21:07 UTC had a depth of 163.0 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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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ndd6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 12, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua — September 12, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ndd6/