M4.5 Earthquake 118 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — February 13, 2023
2023-02-13 19:28:29 UTC (2023-02-13) · approx. 12:28 AM UTC+5 local
On February 13, 2023 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 118 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 115.4 km and coordinates 38.1834°, 72.5706°. This earthquake was detected by 35 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
72.5706°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 118 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on February 13, 2023 at 19:28 UTC had a depth of 115.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.1834°, 72.5706°, which is 118 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jqkb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 13, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 118 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — February 13, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jqkb/