M4.3 Earthquake 105 km SE of Taliwang, Indonesia — October 31, 2024
2024-10-31 19:42:21 UTC (2024-10-31) · approx. 3:42 AM UTC+8 local
On October 31, 2024 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 105 km SE of Taliwang, Indonesia, at a depth of 66.5 km and coordinates -9.4475°, 117.5083°.
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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117.5083°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Taliwang, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 105 km SE of Taliwang, Indonesia on October 31, 2024 at 19:42 UTC had a depth of 66.5 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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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000np8v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 31, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 105 km SE of Taliwang, Indonesia — October 31, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000np8v/