M5.1 Earthquake 46 km S of Dalbandin, Pakistan — May 6, 2022
2022-05-06 00:48:02 UTC (2022-05-06) · approx. 4:48 AM UTC+4 local
On May 6, 2022 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km S of Dalbandin, Pakistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.4676°, 64.3500°. This earthquake was detected by 98 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
64.3500°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Dalbandin, Pakistan?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 46 km S of Dalbandin, Pakistan on May 6, 2022 at 00:48 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 28.4676°, 64.3500°, which is 46 km S of Dalbandin, Pakistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h7er). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 6, 2022). M5.1 Earthquake 46 km S of Dalbandin, Pakistan — May 6, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h7er/