M4.7 Earthquake 168 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India — September 7, 2020
2020-09-07 21:37:50 UTC (2020-09-07) · approx. 3:37 AM UTC+6 local
On September 7, 2020 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 168 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 41.2 km and coordinates 13.1472°, 93.1904°.
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
93.1904°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 168 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India on September 7, 2020 at 21:37 UTC had a depth of 41.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.1472°, 93.1904°, which is 168 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bjex). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 7, 2020). M4.7 Earthquake 168 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India — September 7, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bjex/