M5.0 Earthquake 62 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan — February 23, 2023
2023-02-23 01:35:53 UTC (2023-02-23) · approx. 6:35 AM UTC+5 local
On February 23, 2023 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 62 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.0157°, 73.2867°. This earthquake was detected by 151 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
73.2867°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 62 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan on February 23, 2023 at 01:35 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.0157°, 73.2867°, which is 62 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jqxr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 23, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 62 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan — February 23, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jqxr/