M4.4 Earthquake 47 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — September 9, 2020
2020-09-09 16:16:46 UTC (2020-09-09) · approx. 9:16 PM UTC+5 local
On September 9, 2020 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 47 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan, at a depth of 188.0 km and coordinates 37.3502°, 72.0560°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
72.0560°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Khorugh, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 47 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on September 9, 2020 at 16:16 UTC had a depth of 188.0 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bkfs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 9, 2020). M4.4 Earthquake 47 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan — September 9, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bkfs/