M4.9 Earthquake 196 km N of Nagqu, China — August 4, 2023
2023-08-04 03:05:04 UTC (2023-08-04) · approx. 9:05 AM UTC+6 local
On August 4, 2023 at 03:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 196 km N of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.2501°, 92.0029°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.0029°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 196 km N of Nagqu, China on August 4, 2023 at 03:05 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 33.2501°, 92.0029°, which is 196 km N of Nagqu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kxqs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 4, 2023). M4.9 Earthquake 196 km N of Nagqu, China — August 4, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kxqs/