M4.3 Earthquake 120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia — March 14, 2026
2026-03-14 17:48:33 UTC (2026-03-14) · approx. 11:48 PM UTC+6 local
On March 14, 2026 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, at a depth of 38.6 km and coordinates 4.5267°, 94.9402°.
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
94.9402°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Banda Aceh, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on March 14, 2026 at 17:48 UTC had a depth of 38.6 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: us7000s7kf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 14, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia — March 14, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s7kf/