M5.0 Earthquake 97 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan — July 29, 2021
2021-07-29 23:09:14 UTC (2021-07-29) · approx. 4:09 AM UTC+5 local
On July 29, 2021 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 97 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 96.3 km and coordinates 38.7404°, 73.1143°.
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
73.1143°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 97 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan on July 29, 2021 at 23:09 UTC had a depth of 96.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.7404°, 73.1143°, which is 97 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f0fh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 29, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 97 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan — July 29, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f0fh/