M4.0 Earthquake 142 km NE of Thang, India — September 8, 2022
2022-09-08 18:56:51 UTC (2022-09-08) · approx. 11:56 PM UTC+5 local
On September 8, 2022 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 142 km NE of Thang, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.9625°, 77.7205°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
77.7205°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Thang, India?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 142 km NE of Thang, India on September 8, 2022 at 18:56 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ii8r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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