M4.3 Earthquake 286 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia — December 18, 2024
2024-12-18 23:56:16 UTC (2024-12-18) · approx. 8:56 AM UTC+9 local
On December 18, 2024 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 286 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia, at a depth of 121.9 km and coordinates -6.3609°, 130.2739°.
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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130.2739°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Tual, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 286 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia on December 18, 2024 at 23:56 UTC had a depth of 121.9 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: us7000nzx7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 18, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 286 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia — December 18, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nzx7/