M4.5 Earthquake 46 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — May 15, 2024
2024-05-15 19:03:31 UTC (2024-05-15) · approx. 12:03 AM UTC+5 local
On May 15, 2024 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.9173°, 70.8947°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with good 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
70.8947°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Rasht, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 46 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan on May 15, 2024 at 19:03 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 38.9173°, 70.8947°, which is 46 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000myt9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 15, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 46 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000myt9/