M5.0 Earthquake near Indian Ocean Triple Junction — September 21, 2021
2021-09-21 18:24:19 UTC (2021-09-21) · approx. 11:24 PM UTC+5 local
On September 21, 2021 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Indian Ocean Triple Junction, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -26.0833°, 70.7185°.
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
70.7185°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Indian Ocean Triple Junction?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck near Indian Ocean Triple Junction on September 21, 2021 at 18:24 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 -26.0833°, 70.7185°, which is near Indian Ocean Triple Junction.
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: us7000fe4s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 21, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake near Indian Ocean Triple Junction — September 21, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fe4s/