M5.0 Earthquake 93 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar — December 29, 2023
2023-12-29 16:31:16 UTC (2023-12-29) · approx. 10:31 PM UTC+6 local
On December 29, 2023 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 25.0911°, 96.5235°. This earthquake was detected by 70 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
96.5235°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Myitkyina, Myanmar?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 93 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar on December 29, 2023 at 16:31 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 25.0911°, 96.5235°, which is 93 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m0f0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 29, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 93 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar — December 29, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m0f0/