M4.8 Earthquake 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China — February 27, 2022
2022-02-27 19:52:16 UTC (2022-02-27) · approx. 1:52 AM UTC+6 local
On February 27, 2022 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.9275°, 88.1626°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
88.1626°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Sishilichengzi, China?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China on February 27, 2022 at 19:52 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 41.9275°, 88.1626°, which is 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000h0k8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, February 27, 2022). M4.8 Earthquake 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China — February 27, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h0k8/