M4.6 Earthquake 37 km SW of Ormara, Pakistan — May 29, 2020
2020-05-29 22:54:05 UTC (2020-05-29) · approx. 2:54 AM UTC+4 local
On May 29, 2020 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km SW of Ormara, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 25.0038°, 64.3475°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
64.3475°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Ormara, Pakistan?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 37 km SW of Ormara, Pakistan on May 29, 2020 at 22:54 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 25.0038°, 64.3475°, which is 37 km SW of Ormara, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000a298). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, May 29, 2020). M4.6 Earthquake 37 km SW of Ormara, Pakistan — May 29, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000a298/