M4.6 Earthquake 220 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — July 12, 2021
2021-07-12 20:14:51 UTC (2021-07-12) · approx. 2:14 AM UTC+6 local
On July 12, 2021 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 220 km N of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 24.7 km and coordinates 13.6942°, 92.7449°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.7449°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 220 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on July 12, 2021 at 20:14 UTC had a depth of 24.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.6942°, 92.7449°, which is 220 km N of Bamboo Flat, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000elb3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 12, 2021). M4.6 Earthquake 220 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — July 12, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000elb3/