M4.3 Earthquake 33 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia — December 3, 2024
2024-12-03 18:28:27 UTC (2024-12-03) · approx. 1:28 AM UTC+7 local
On December 3, 2024 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 33 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia, at a depth of 219.4 km and coordinates -3.1819°, 103.1427°.
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.
Earthquake Details
103.1427°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Lubuklinggau, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 33 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia on December 3, 2024 at 18:28 UTC had a depth of 219.4 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: us7000nzby). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 3, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 33 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia — December 3, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nzby/