M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan — March 9, 2021
2021-03-09 21:06:48 UTC (2021-03-09) · approx. 2:06 AM UTC+5 local
On March 9, 2021 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 51 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 211.8 km and coordinates 36.4189°, 70.6937°.
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.
The epicenter is located in Afghanistan, a region characterized by the Hindu Kush deep seismic zone, where remnant subducted lithosphere produces intermediate-depth earthquakes at 150-300 km. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Jurm, Afghanistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 51 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan on March 9, 2021 at 21:06 UTC had a depth of 211.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.4189°, 70.6937°, which is 51 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan. View all earthquakes in Afghanistan.
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.
Has Afghanistan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Afghanistan was the M7.5 Hindu Kush earthquake of October 26, 2015. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000dhig). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 9, 2021). M4.7 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan — March 9, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000dhig/