M3.8 Earthquake 35 km NE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan — March 23, 2024
2024-03-23 19:54:35 UTC (2024-03-23) · approx. 12:54 AM UTC+5 local
On March 23, 2024 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km NE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan, at a depth of 10.2 km and coordinates 36.3127°, 69.3851°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 7.6 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 252 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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69.3851°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Nahrīn, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck 35 km NE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan on March 23, 2024 at 19:54 UTC had a depth of 10.2 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mksq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 23, 2024). M3.8 Earthquake 35 km NE of Nahrīn, Afghanistan — March 23, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mksq/