M5.0 Earthquake 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China — March 25, 2022
2022-03-25 18:50:06 UTC (2022-03-25) · approx. 12:50 AM UTC+6 local
On March 25, 2022 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.5665°, 97.2553°.
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
97.2553°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Laojunmiao, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China on March 25, 2022 at 18:50 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 38.5665°, 97.2553°, which is 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, 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: us7000gxcn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 25, 2022). M5.0 Earthquake 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China — March 25, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000gxcn/