M4.9 Earthquake 25 km NNE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — August 27, 2024
2024-08-27 07:29:09 UTC (2024-08-27) · approx. 12:29 PM UTC+5 local
On August 27, 2024 at 07:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 25 km NNE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 50.3 km and coordinates 37.7046°, 71.6425°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
71.6425°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 25 km NNE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on August 27, 2024 at 07:29 UTC had a depth of 50.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.7046°, 71.6425°, which is 25 km NNE of Khorugh, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nn17). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 27, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 25 km NNE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nn17/