M4.3 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Rasht, Tajikistan — December 19, 2022
2022-12-19 15:50:56 UTC (2022-12-19) · approx. 8:50 PM UTC+5 local
On December 19, 2022 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km ENE of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 39.1362°, 70.5890°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
70.5890°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Rasht, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 22 km ENE of Rasht, Tajikistan on December 19, 2022 at 15:50 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jad0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 19, 2022). M4.3 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Rasht, Tajikistan — December 19, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jad0/