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M4.0 Earthquake 107 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — June 11, 2020

2020-06-11 22:16:17 UTC (2020-06-11) · approx. 3:16 AM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 3:16 AM UTC+5
Depth126.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates38.044°, 72.559°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 11, 2020 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 107 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 126.3 km and coordinates 38.0439°, 72.5587°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.04°, 72.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
126.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
38.0439°N
72.5587°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000aab2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.877°
RMS Residual
0.98 sec
Last Updated
2020-08-22 19:14:45 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 107 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on June 11, 2020 at 22:16 UTC had a depth of 126.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000aab2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 11, 2020). M4.0 Earthquake 107 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — June 11, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000aab2/