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M4.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Dali, China — June 4, 2021

2021-06-04 22:12:25 UTC (2021-06-04) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC+7 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time22:12 UTC≈ 5:12 AM UTC+7
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates25.640°, 100.181°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 4, 2021 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km NNW of Dali, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 25.6398°, 100.1814°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 25.64°, 100.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
25.6398°N
100.1814°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000e9v4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
4.368°
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2021-08-24 21:35:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Dali, China?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 6 km NNW of Dali, China on June 4, 2021 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000e9v4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 4, 2021). M4.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Dali, China — June 4, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000e9v4/