M4.9 Earthquake 121 km N of Nurota, Uzbekistan — September 7, 2020
2020-09-07 14:15:02 UTC (2020-09-07) · approx. 6:15 PM UTC+4 local
On September 7, 2020 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 121 km N of Nurota, Uzbekistan, at a depth of 14.9 km and coordinates 41.6437°, 65.9203°.
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
65.9203°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Nurota, Uzbekistan?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 121 km N of Nurota, Uzbekistan on September 7, 2020 at 14:15 UTC had a depth of 14.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 41.6437°, 65.9203°, which is 121 km N of Nurota, Uzbekistan.
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: us7000bjbe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 7, 2020). M4.9 Earthquake 121 km N of Nurota, Uzbekistan — September 7, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bjbe/