M4.2 Earthquake 65 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan — August 29, 2024
2024-08-29 22:05:03 UTC (2024-08-29) · approx. 3:05 AM UTC+5 local
On August 29, 2024 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 65 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 190.0 km and coordinates 37.5816°, 72.2879°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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72.2879°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 65 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan on August 29, 2024 at 22:05 UTC had a depth of 190.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nnkc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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