M5.0 Earthquake 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India — July 27, 2023
2023-07-27 22:13:55 UTC (2023-07-27) · approx. 4:13 AM UTC+6 local
On July 27, 2023 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 30.3500°, 94.8318°. This earthquake was detected by 102 seismic stations with excellent 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
94.8318°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Shi Yomi, India?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India on July 27, 2023 at 22:13 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 30.3500°, 94.8318°, which is 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kw0u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 27, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India — July 27, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kw0u/