M5.3 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — October 2, 2023
2023-10-02 14:03:39 UTC (2023-10-02) · approx. 7:03 PM UTC+5 local
On October 2, 2023 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan, at a depth of 13.5 km and coordinates 38.7862°, 71.6977°. This earthquake was detected by 129 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.6977°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Karakenja, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan on October 2, 2023 at 14:03 UTC had a depth of 13.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.7862°, 71.6977°, which is 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lc91). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 2, 2023). M5.3 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — October 2, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lc91/