M5.0 Earthquake 51 km S of Zangguy, China — September 9, 2021
2021-09-09 23:48:23 UTC (2021-09-09) · approx. 4:48 AM UTC+5 local
On September 9, 2021 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km S of Zangguy, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 36.8193°, 78.7332°.
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
78.7332°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Zangguy, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 51 km S of Zangguy, China on September 9, 2021 at 23:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 36.8193°, 78.7332°, which is 51 km S of Zangguy, China.
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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000f9v9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 9, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 51 km S of Zangguy, China — September 9, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000f9v9/