M5.1 Earthquake 12 km NE of Falam, Myanmar — September 20, 2020
2020-09-20 01:59:05 UTC (2020-09-20) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC+6 local
On September 20, 2020 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 12 km NE of Falam, Myanmar, at a depth of 53.6 km and coordinates 22.9861°, 93.7677°.
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
93.7677°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Falam, Myanmar?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 12 km NE of Falam, Myanmar on September 20, 2020 at 01:59 UTC had a depth of 53.6 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 22.9861°, 93.7677°, which is 12 km NE of Falam, Myanmar.
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: us7000bqcm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 20, 2020). M5.1 Earthquake 12 km NE of Falam, Myanmar — September 20, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bqcm/