M4.5 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar — July 13, 2021
2021-07-13 23:40:50 UTC (2021-07-13) · approx. 5:40 AM UTC+6 local
On July 13, 2021 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 65 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar, at a depth of 42.0 km and coordinates 22.4445°, 94.2123°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.2123°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Hakha, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 65 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar on July 13, 2021 at 23:40 UTC had a depth of 42.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 22.4445°, 94.2123°, which is 65 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000emla). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 13, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar — July 13, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000emla/