M4.7 Earthquake 192 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan — July 26, 2024
2024-07-26 21:09:57 UTC (2024-07-26) · approx. 12:09 AM UTC+3 local
On July 26, 2024 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 192 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 19.2220°, 39.3552°. This earthquake was detected by 128 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
39.3552°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Tokār, Sudan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 192 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan on July 26, 2024 at 21:09 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 19.2220°, 39.3552°, which is 192 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ng91). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 26, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 192 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan — July 26, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ng91/