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M4.1 Earthquake 153 km NE of Thang, IndiaMarch 17, 2022

2022-03-17 17:35:00 UTC (2022-03-17) · approx. 10:35 PM UTC+5 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time17:35 UTC10:35 PM UTC+5
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.937°, 77.946°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 17, 2022 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 153 km NE of Thang, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.9368°, 77.9458°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.94°, 77.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.9368°N
77.9458°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000h5hl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
4.473°
RMS Residual
1.03 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-27 14:55:34 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Thang, India?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 153 km NE of Thang, India on March 17, 2022 at 17:35 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000h5hl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 17, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake 153 km NE of Thang, IndiaMarch 17, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h5hl/