M5.0 Earthquake 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China — April 6, 2021
2021-04-06 21:48:35 UTC (2021-04-06) · approx. 3:48 AM UTC+6 local
On April 6, 2021 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 31.8686°, 92.9137°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.9137°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China on April 6, 2021 at 21:48 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 31.8686°, 92.9137°, which is 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000dzil). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 6, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China — April 6, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dzil/