M4.9 Earthquake 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — August 11, 2021
2021-08-11 07:01:05 UTC (2021-08-11) · approx. 11:01 AM UTC+4 local
On August 11, 2021 at 07:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.5380°, 63.3220°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
63.3220°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Gazli, Uzbekistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan on August 11, 2021 at 07:01 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 40.5380°, 63.3220°, which is 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f437). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 11, 2021). M4.9 Earthquake 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan — August 11, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f437/