M5.1 Earthquake 29 km SW of Murghob, Tajikistan — September 18, 2020
2020-09-18 17:47:49 UTC (2020-09-18) · approx. 10:47 PM UTC+5 local
On September 18, 2020 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 29 km SW of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 36.3 km and coordinates 38.0113°, 73.6916°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
73.6916°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 29 km SW of Murghob, Tajikistan on September 18, 2020 at 17:47 UTC had a depth of 36.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.0113°, 73.6916°, which is 29 km SW of Murghob, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bpx2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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