M4.3 Earthquake 62 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — November 29, 2024
2024-11-29 22:29:18 UTC (2024-11-29) · approx. 9:29 AM UTC+11 local
On November 29, 2024 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 62 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 108.3 km and coordinates 53.2923°, 159.4806°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 4 days ago 67 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 3 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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159.4806°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 62 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on November 29, 2024 at 22:29 UTC had a depth of 108.3 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 67 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nv0p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 29, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 62 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — November 29, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nv0p/