M4.3 Earthquake 26 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan — June 24, 2024
2024-06-24 17:54:46 UTC (2024-06-24) · approx. 10:54 PM UTC+5 local
On June 24, 2024 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 26 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 129.3 km and coordinates 38.2507°, 73.6774°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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73.6774°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 26 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan on June 24, 2024 at 17:54 UTC had a depth of 129.3 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n7z8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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