M4.5 Earthquake 42 km S of Dushanzi, China — January 8, 2024
2024-01-08 18:07:45 UTC (2024-01-08) · approx. 12:07 AM UTC+6 local
On January 8, 2024 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 42 km S of Dushanzi, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.9549°, 84.8103°. This earthquake was detected by 68 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
84.8103°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Dushanzi, China?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 42 km S of Dushanzi, China on January 8, 2024 at 18:07 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 43.9549°, 84.8103°, which is 42 km S of Dushanzi, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m2iu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 8, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 42 km S of Dushanzi, China — January 8, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m2iu/