M4.9 Earthquake 50 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — November 23, 2023
2023-11-23 10:01:50 UTC (2023-11-23) · approx. 3:01 PM UTC+5 local
On November 23, 2023 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.8437°, 71.8083°. This earthquake was detected by 102 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
71.8083°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Karakenja, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 50 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan on November 23, 2023 at 10:01 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 38.8437°, 71.8083°, which is 50 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lq8w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 23, 2023). M4.9 Earthquake 50 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan — November 23, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lq8w/