M4.6 Earthquake 35 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — March 11, 2022
2022-03-11 20:52:18 UTC (2022-03-11) · approx. 1:52 AM UTC+5 local
On March 11, 2022 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 35 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 135.1 km and coordinates 37.4076°, 71.9394°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.9394°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 35 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on March 11, 2022 at 20:52 UTC had a depth of 135.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.4076°, 71.9394°, which is 35 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000h3wf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 11, 2022). M4.6 Earthquake 35 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h3wf/