M4.1 Earthquake 149 km WSW of K?ng Tung, Myanmar — May 17, 2022
2022-05-17 22:49:55 UTC (2022-05-17) · approx. 5:49 AM UTC+7 local
On May 17, 2022 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 149 km WSW of K?ng Tung, Myanmar, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 21.3707°, 98.5156°.
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.
Earthquake Details
98.5156°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near K?ng Tung, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 149 km WSW of K?ng Tung, Myanmar on May 17, 2022 at 22:49 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000hlw6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 17, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake 149 km WSW of K?ng Tung, Myanmar — May 17, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000hlw6/