M4.7 Earthquake 73 km W of Wana, Pakistan — November 13, 2021
2021-11-13 21:42:04 UTC (2021-11-13) · approx. 2:42 AM UTC+5 local
On November 13, 2021 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 73 km W of Wana, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 32.2020°, 68.7997°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
68.7997°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Wana, Pakistan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 73 km W of Wana, Pakistan on November 13, 2021 at 21:42 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 32.2020°, 68.7997°, which is 73 km W of Wana, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ftwp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 13, 2021). M4.7 Earthquake 73 km W of Wana, Pakistan — November 13, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ftwp/