M4.1 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Hoxtolgay, China — November 17, 2023
2023-11-17 21:24:03 UTC (2023-11-17) · approx. 3:24 AM UTC+6 local
On November 17, 2023 at 21:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 31 km NNE of Hoxtolgay, China, at a depth of 35.2 km and coordinates 46.7675°, 86.2008°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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86.2008°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Hoxtolgay, China?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 31 km NNE of Hoxtolgay, China on November 17, 2023 at 21:24 UTC had a depth of 35.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lp80). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 17, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Hoxtolgay, China — November 17, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lp80/