M4.7 Earthquake 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan — May 16, 2023
2023-05-16 21:56:24 UTC (2023-05-16) · approx. 2:56 AM UTC+5 local
On May 16, 2023 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan, at a depth of 17.1 km and coordinates 42.8211°, 80.5719°. This earthquake was detected by 138 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
80.5719°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kegen, Kazakhstan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan on May 16, 2023 at 21:56 UTC had a depth of 17.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 42.8211°, 80.5719°, which is 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kcee). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 16, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan — May 16, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kcee/