M5.1 Earthquake near western Xizang — July 23, 2020
2020-07-23 10:50:09 UTC (2020-07-23) · approx. 4:50 PM UTC+6 local
On July 23, 2020 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck near western Xizang, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.1508°, 86.8235°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
86.8235°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near western Xizang?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck near western Xizang on July 23, 2020 at 10:50 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 33.1508°, 86.8235°, which is near western Xizang.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000b2l7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, July 23, 2020). M5.1 Earthquake near western Xizang — July 23, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000b2l7/