M5.2 Earthquake 267 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — September 11, 2021
2021-09-11 03:20:17 UTC (2021-09-11) · approx. 9:20 AM UTC+6 local
On September 11, 2021 at 03:20 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 267 km N of Bamboo Flat, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.1061°, 92.9896°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
92.9896°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Bamboo Flat, India?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 267 km N of Bamboo Flat, India on September 11, 2021 at 03:20 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 14.1061°, 92.9896°, which is 267 km N of Bamboo Flat, India.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000fa7j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 11, 2021). M5.2 Earthquake 267 km N of Bamboo Flat, India — September 11, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fa7j/