M4.1 Earthquake 32 km SSE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — May 20, 2024
2024-05-20 22:46:48 UTC (2024-05-20) · approx. 3:46 AM UTC+5 local
On May 20, 2024 at 22:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 32 km SSE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 144.2 km and coordinates 37.2387°, 71.7426°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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71.7426°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 32 km SSE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on May 20, 2024 at 22:46 UTC had a depth of 144.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mzx7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 20, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 32 km SSE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — May 20, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mzx7/