M4.2 Earthquake 83 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar — November 29, 2021
2021-11-29 21:22:06 UTC (2021-11-29) · approx. 3:22 AM UTC+6 local
On November 29, 2021 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 83 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar, at a depth of 62.4 km and coordinates 20.5401°, 94.0737°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.0737°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Yenangyaung, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 83 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar on November 29, 2021 at 21:22 UTC had a depth of 62.4 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000g7qn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 29, 2021). M4.2 Earthquake 83 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar — November 29, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000g7qn/