M5.0 Earthquake 23 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — November 10, 2020
2020-11-10 14:40:37 UTC (2020-11-10) · approx. 7:40 PM UTC+5 local
On November 10, 2020 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 23 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 38.9261°, 70.6139°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
70.6139°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Rasht, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 23 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan on November 10, 2020 at 14:40 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.9261°, 70.6139°, which is 23 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000cei4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 10, 2020). M5.0 Earthquake 23 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan — November 10, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000cei4/