M4.3 earthquake - 160 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 160 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia on 12 Apr 2024, 14:20 UTC at a depth of 29 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Meulaboh, about 161 km away in Aceh, Indonesia.